"Mother to Son"

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What does the metaphor of the crystal stair symbolize in the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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The metaphor symbolizes the difficulties and challenges of life.

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What does the mother encourage her son to do in the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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She urges him to keep moving forward despite obstacles.

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What is the overall message of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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Despite hardships, one must keep going and never give up.

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What is the central theme of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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The resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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How would you describe the tone of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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The tone is encouraging and resilient.

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What literary device is prominently used in the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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Metaphor is prominently used to convey deeper meanings.

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What does the mother compare life to in the poem?

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She compares life to a staircase.

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What does the mother mean by saying life is not a crystal stair?

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She means that life is not easy or perfect; it has challenges.

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How does the mother’s experience shape her advice to her son?

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Her experiences of hardship inform her encouragement to persevere.

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What role does imagery play in the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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Imagery helps to illustrate the struggles and resilience in life.