Mama Is a Sunrise Poem

The title, "Mama is a Sunrise," is what type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• personification

• idiom

• simile

What connotation does the word "sunrise" have?

• hope and happiness

• anxiety

• peace and quiet

• impatience

Which line from "Mama is a Sunrise" uses alliteration?

• and we rise up shining

• like lump coal lighted

• Mama is a sunrise

• that promises tomorrow and tomorrow

What effect does the alliteration have?

• It creates an image of Mama.

• It adds excitement.

• It has a soothing sound.

• It leads to the theme.

"she kindles us / like lump coal lighted, / and we wake up glowing" means

• Mama encourages her kids to try their best.

• Mama keeps the house extra warm for her kids.

• Mama makes her kids feel happy and loved.

• Mama makes her kids get up early in the morning.

Which statement best paraphrases line 5?

• Papa has nice eyes.

• Papa feels jumpy when Mama is around.

• Papa is happy when Mama is around.

• Papa is a handsome man.

What type of figurative language is "she warms us / like grits and gravy"?

• hyperbole

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

What statement best summarizes the speaker's attitude toward Mama?

• The speaker wishes Mama would let them sleep.

• The speaker thinks Mama's love is smothering.

• The speaker respects Mama's authority.

• The speaker appreciates Mama's constant love.

Choose the best theme statement for "Mama is a Sunrise."

• A mom is someone you can count on to bring you comfort and happiness.

• Mamas deserve our appreciation because they are great cooks.

• Sunrise is a special time of day, so we should be awake to enjoy it.

• Moms and Dads don't always get along, but they love their children.

Which line from the poem best supports the theme statement?

• She puts a spark even in Papa's eyes

• Mama is a sunrise

  that promises tomorrow and tomorrow

• She kindles us like lump coal lighted

• When she comes slip-footing through the door