Poem Analysis - Mother to Son

The mother says that life for her “ain’t been no crystal stair” because life

• has not been easy.

• has been too long.

• has taught her you need a lot of friends.

• has not been hard.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Why is the mother afraid that the son might “set down on the steps”?

• He might be too lazy to go on.

• He might find life too hard.

• He might not see where he is going.

• He might be able to tell the future.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the THEME of this poem?

• Don’t rely on others to help you.

• The goal is not worth the effort.

• You can always count on family to help you through difficult times.

• Don’t give up no matter what.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What trait does the mother have that she hopes her son will also develop?

• loyalty

• honesty

• kindness

• determination

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How many stanzas are in the poem?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

What literary device is used in the phrase, "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair"?

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4