Module 1 and 2 AE

Which rhetorical device is used most repeatedly throughout the poem Girl?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Anaphora

• Personification

Answer explanation

simile (The poem relies heavily on similes to create vivid imagery.)

a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid

What is the effect of using a single, continuous sentence in the poem in Girl?

• creates a sense of urgency

• reflects the mother's controlling nature

• emphasizes the cyclical nature of life

• All of the Above

What is the primary concern voiced by the mother throughout the poem?

• her daughter's education
• her daughter's physical appearance
• her daughter's future marriage

• her daughter's moral conduct

Which object symbolizes both beauty and potential danger in the poem?

• the stove
• the bread
• the flower
• the sea

How would you describe the relationship between the mother and daughter in the poem?

• supportive and nurturing
• distant and critical
• loving but overbearing
• trusting and open

What does the daughter's silence throughout the poem suggest?

• passive acceptance
• internal resistance
• fear of punishment
• lack of understanding

What is the main function of the repeated phrase "you must"?

• provide instructions
• emphasize expectations
• create a sense of rhythm
• all of the above

Which statement BEST describes the overall tone of the poem?

• humorous and lighthearted
• cautionary and instructive
• sentimental and nostalgic
• angry and accusatory

How does the poem reflect the cultural expectations placed on girls in the society it depicts?

• Emphasis on education and career options
• Importance of self-expression and individuality
• Pressure to conform to traditional gender roles
• Focus on personal happiness and fulfillment

The speaker of the poem To Mother feels:

• Grateful for her mother's guidance and protection.
• Resentful of societal expectations imposed by her mother.
• Conflicted between love and desire for independence.
• Fearful of adulthood and its responsibilities.