Mother to Son

Mother to Son

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English

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'persevering' mean in the context of a character's traits?

Back

Persevering means showing persistence and determination in the face of difficulties.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It implies that her life has not been easy or smooth, but rather filled with challenges.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The major theme is to persevere when life isn't easy.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is a stairway an appropriate metaphor for life in the poem?

Back

A stairway represents the ups and downs of life and the persistence needed to climb it.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'allusion' mean?

Back

An allusion is a reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'personification' mean in literature?

Back

Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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