Hidden in Abuelita's Soft Arms

Front

What is the significance of Abuelita's dialogue in the poem?

Back

It reveals how Abuelita feels about the speaker.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What lesson can be learned from the speaker's experience in the poem?

Back

Time spent with family should be cherished.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

How does the poet develop the theme of the poem?

Back

By describing the speaker’s interaction with Abuelita.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What do the lines 'You are so big! My big boy!' suggest about the speaker?

Back

The speaker enjoys making Abuelita feel proud of him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What is the purpose of the similes in lines 14 and 15 of the poem?

Back

To help the reader visualize Abuelita’s house.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

Define 'simile'.

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the main theme of 'Hidden in Abuelita's Soft Arms'?

Back

The importance of family relationships and cherished moments.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does the poet convey emotions in the poem?

Back

Through dialogue and vivid imagery.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What role does imagery play in poetry?

Back

Imagery helps create mental pictures and evoke emotions in the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does the term 'dialogue' refer to in literature?

Back

A conversation between two or more characters.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3