Mother to Son

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

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Persevere when life isn't easy.

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What type of figurative language is primarily used in 'Mother to Son'?

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Metaphor.

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How can a man like Langston Hughes write a poem called 'Mother to Son'?

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He could have been the son receiving this conversation from his mother, overheard a mother giving her son this talk, or an author/poet can become anyone at any time.

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What does the phrase 'Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair' imply about life?

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It implies that life is not always clear and smooth; it has challenges.

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Who is the author of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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Langston Hughes.

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What does 'crystal' mean in the context of the poem?

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Clear and smooth.

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What is the significance of the mother’s advice in the poem?

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It emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination in facing life's difficulties.

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What literary device is used when the mother compares life to a staircase?

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Metaphor.

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What does the mother mean by saying life has not been a 'crystal stair'?

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She means that life has been difficult and full of obstacles.

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What is the tone of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

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The tone is both encouraging and realistic.