Analyzing Word Choice

Front

Author's attitude toward the subject?

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Tone

Front

Brief or indirect reference to a well-known person, character, or event?

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Allusion

Front

Comparison between unlike objects, people, or things?

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Analogy

Front

Best theme of Gwendolyn Brooks' short story 'Home':

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Homes provide physical and emotional security for families.

Front

From Gwendolyn Brooks' short story Home: What does the possibility of losing their home reveal about Maud Martha and Helen?

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Helen sees the benefits of a new home; Maud Martha thinks of what they'll lose.

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From Gwendolyn Brooks' short story Home: Helen's feelings about losing their home?

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"They're much prettier than this old house," said Helen.

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From Gwendolyn Brooks' story Home: How did Maud Martha feel about losing their home?

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"And sometimes in March and April and in October, and even in November, we could build a little fire in the fireplace. "

Front

Overall tone of 'Home' by Gwendolyn Brooks?

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Worried