Poet X pt 2

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What does Twin give Xiomara for their birthday?

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A new journal for her poems.

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What does Ms. Galiano say poems give people permission to do?

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To be their fullest self.

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What is an internal conflict Xiomara faces throughout the book?

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How do other people see her?

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In Section 2 of The Poet X, what is Xiomara's main source of tension with her mother?

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Her mother's insistence on following strict religious traditions.

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In Section 2, what does Xiomara’s mother want her to do that causes a conflict between them?

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Wear more modest clothing.

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What is the significance of poetry in Xiomara's life?

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It serves as a means of self-expression and empowerment.

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How does Xiomara's relationship with her mother evolve throughout the story?

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It becomes increasingly strained due to differing values and expectations.

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What role does Xiomara's brother play in her life?

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He provides support and understanding amidst family tensions.

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What themes are explored in The Poet X?

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Identity, self-expression, family conflict, and cultural expectations.

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How does Xiomara's cultural background influence her poetry?

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It shapes her perspectives and the themes she writes about.