Senora X No More
Authored by Adriana Estrada
English
9th Grade
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This quiz focuses on poetry analysis, specifically examining Pat Mora's poem "Señora X No More," and represents work appropriate for 9th grade English Language Arts. The questions assess students' ability to identify and analyze key literary elements including theme, central idea, tone, figurative language, and setting. Students must demonstrate close reading skills to distinguish between literal and metaphorical meanings, such as understanding that "slides her arms around me: a warm shawl" represents the teacher's comforting presence rather than an actual garment. The quiz requires students to analyze how literary devices like repetition contribute to tone and meaning, identify contrasting imagery, and recognize the poem's exploration of themes related to courage, learning, and overcoming adversity. Additionally, students must apply knowledge of MLA citation format, connecting literature study with academic writing conventions. Created by Adriana Estrada, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9, this quiz serves as an effective formative assessment tool for students studying poetry analysis and literary interpretation. The quiz works well as a review activity after students have read and discussed the poem in class, helping reinforce their understanding of literary analysis concepts before moving to more complex writing assignments. Teachers can use this for individual practice, small group discussions, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before deeper literary analysis work. The assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), RL.9-10.2 (determining theme and analyzing its development), RL.9-10.4 (analyzing word choice and tone), and W.9-10.8 (gathering information and using standard format for citation), providing comprehensive coverage of essential poetry analysis skills that build foundation knowledge for more advanced literary study.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the theme of the poem "Senora X No More?"
A. some people get nervous trying new things like learning
B. some people just are too old to overcome misfortune and to learn new things
C. some people try too hard when it comes to learning new things
D. some people need courage to overcome misfortune & difficult times when learning new things
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the central idea in the poem?
A. a lost little girl who gets screamed at
B. a girl who wants to learn to write.
C. a girl who wants to return to her homeland.
D. a girl who wants to fit in class
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What tone is seen in the poem?
A. Happiness
B. friendly
C. angry
D. worried
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the use of repetition help the author shape the tone of the poem?
A. The repetition in the poem reflects the speaker’s emotions about her own experience.
B. The repetition in the poem contrasts the teacher and the speaker.
C. The repetition in the poem shows how the speaker struggles with words.
D. The repetition in the poem shows how excited the speaker is.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The following lines from “Señora X No More” mainly show that _______ .
“She slides her arms around me: a warm shawl.”
A. The speaker is wearing a warm shawl.
B. The teacher’s presence makes the speaker hot and uncomfortable.
C. The teacher has a comforting presence.
D. The teacher is wearing a warm shawl.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How doe you cite with the MLA format? Pick the best choice.
A. (Mora 22)
B. (Mora)
C. (22)
D. (22 Mora)
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What images contrast each other?
A. hand and hand
B. Clutching and Resting
C. children and sons
D. all of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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