from Brown Girl Dreaming (HMH)

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a memoir?
Back
A memoir is a written account in which someone describes past experiences.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does the author write her memoir in a series of poems?
Back
The author writes her memoir in a series of poems because people remember things in small bursts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'author's purpose' mean?
Back
Author's purpose refers to the reason or intent of a piece of writing.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between verse and prose?
Back
Verse is writing with rhythm, while prose is normal speech.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the poem 'late autumn,' how does the speaker's feeling change?
Back
The speaker goes from feeling confident to discouraged.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of writing in verse for the author?
Back
The author likely writes in verse to have a brief but powerful impact.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a key characteristic of poetry?
Back
A key characteristic of poetry is its use of rhythm and often emotional expression.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
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