Author's Technique

In Thank You M'am, Mrs. Jones says: "Now, here, take this ten dollars and buy yourself some blue suede shoes." Which technique does the author use to convey the theme of kindness?

• word choice
• repetition
• title
• conflict (can be an innerconflict)
• character's actions

In Mother to Son, the mother repeats the words: "life for me ain't been no crystal stair." Which technique does the author use to convey the theme of 'life is hard ?'

• word choice
• repetition
• title
• conflict (can be an inner conflict)
• character's actions

In Thank You M'am, Mrs. Jones gives Roger $10 to buy the blue suede shoes. Which technique does the author use to convey the theme of kindness?

• word choice
• repetition
• title
• conflict (can be an innerconflict)
• character's actions

In the text, Thank You M'am, Roger finds himself in the apartment of Mrs. Jones, who he was trying to rob. She is being very kind to him; preparing him dinner and cleaning him up. The door is open and her purse is within his reach. He does not run, nor does he touch the purse. He decides that he wants her to trust him. Which technique does the author use to convey the theme of kindness?

• word choice
• repetition
• title
• conflict (can also be inner conflict)
• character's actions

The title is Mother to Son. The author uses the title to convey the theme of advice that life is hard. Explain how this title conveys the theme. sentence starter The title Mother to Son conveys the theme of advice that life is hard because_______