"Brown Girl Dreaming" Part 4 Review

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What does the repetition of the phrase 'hard not to believe' contribute to the tone of the poem 'new girl'?

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It develops a worried and anxious tone.

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Which quotation best supports the idea that Jacqueline doesn’t want anyone to limit her creativity?

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“promising myself / there’ll come a time / when I can use the rest of my story … // … and give myself and my horses and my cows / a whole lot more time / than six minutes!” (251)

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What motivation for Jacqueline’s storytelling is illustrated in the poem 'moving upstate'?

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It shows that one motivation for Jacqueline’s storytelling is to avoid painful realities.

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How do the poems in Part IV contribute to understanding Jacqueline's relationships to her family?

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These poems show that Jacqueline is beginning to value the ways she is different from her family.

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What is the impact of Jacqueline being able to make her own choices at the library in 'stevie and me'?

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Jacqueline sees other Black people reflected in a book and realizes that she has a story worth telling.

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Define 'tone' in poetry.

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Tone refers to the attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the poet through word choice and style.

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What is the significance of storytelling for Jacqueline in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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Storytelling serves as a means of self-expression, coping with reality, and connecting with her identity.

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Explain the concept of 'identity' as it relates to Jacqueline's experiences.

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Identity refers to how Jacqueline perceives herself and her cultural background, which evolves throughout her journey.

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What role does family play in Jacqueline's poetry?

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Family serves as a source of inspiration, conflict, and connection in Jacqueline's life and writing.

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How does Jacqueline's perspective on her creativity change throughout the book?

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She learns to embrace her unique voice and the importance of her stories.