Brown Girl Dreaming Selection Test

Front

What point of view is *Brown Girl Dreaming* told from?

Back

First-person point of view.

Front

Which sense is used when you hear someone humming?

Back

Hearing.

Front

How would you best describe Woodson in *Brown Girl Dreaming*?

Back

She has a lively imagination.

Front

What distinguishes *Brown Girl Dreaming* from prose?

Back

It is written in stanzas, not paragraphs.

Front

What literary device does the author use in the lines from 'believing' to show disagreement?

Back

Dialogue.

Front

Define 'first-person point of view'.

Back

A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

Front

What is the significance of using dialogue in a memoir?

Back

It reveals character interactions and conflicts.

Front

What does 'stanza' mean in poetry?

Back

A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

Front

Explain the term 'imagery' in literature.

Back

Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

Front

What is the role of strong verbs in writing?

Back

They convey action and help to move the plot forward.