Elena by: Pat Mora

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Elena' by Pat Mora?

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The main theme is that being excluded can lead a person to feel alone and ashamed.

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Why did the speaker's children learn English?

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They moved to an English speaking country.

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How does the speaker feel about learning English?

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The speaker feels embarrassed and practices alone in the bathroom.

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What does the speaker's husband think about her learning English?

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He thinks she will be more intelligent than he is.

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What does the speaker do to practice English?

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The speaker locks herself in the bathroom to practice English.

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What does the poem suggest about children's ability to learn languages?

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Children learn new languages easily while most adults struggle.

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How does the speaker's embarrassment affect her?

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It leads her to hide her learning process and feel isolated.

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What is the significance of the speaker's English book?

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It represents her desire to learn and the challenges she faces.

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How does the setting contribute to the poem's theme?

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The small house limits the speaker's privacy, emphasizing her isolation.

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What does the speaker's practice in the bathroom symbolize?

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It symbolizes her struggle for self-improvement and the need for privacy.