"Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the mother advise her son regarding challenges in life?
Back
Not to give up.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the mother describe her ongoing struggle in life?
Back
She is still climbing.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What metaphor does the mother use to compare her life experiences?
Back
A staircase.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How would you describe the mother's tone in the poem?
Back
Kind and firm.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What effect does the mother's dialect have on the poem?
Back
It makes the poem more realistic.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central theme of 'Mother to Son'?
Back
Perseverance in the face of adversity.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What literary device is primarily used in 'Mother to Son'?
Back
Metaphor.
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