Mother

Who is the speaker in the poem "Mother to Son"?

• The mother

• The daughter

• The son

• The father

In the poem, whom is the speaker addressing and about what?

• A mother is telling a story to her child about her own childhood.

• A mother is describing for her son the climb up a crystal staircase.

• A son us recounting a conversation with his mother about his struggle to earn a comfortable living.

• A mother is warning her son about the difficulties of life and the struggle to presevere.

The adjective listed that BEST describes the mother’s character is

• pessimistic.

• threatening.

• cautious.

• persevering.

The tone of the poem "Mother To Son" is

• Light and fun

• Serious sharing of important information

• Angry and disappointed

How could Langston Hughes (a man) write a poem

called "Mother to Son"?

• He could have been the son receiving this conversation from his mother.

• He could have overheard a mother giving her son this talk.

• An author/poet can become anyone at any time.

• All of these are possibilities.

The poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes uses dialect. Which of the following sentences give an example of dialect?

• "Let me tell you son,...."

• "LIfe has been a staircase with tacks and splinters."

• For I’se still goin’, honey,

  I’se still climbin’,

• "So boy, don't you turn back"

What is the main theme of the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes?

• Perseverance in the face of adversity

• The joys of motherhood

• The importance of education

• The beauty of nature

In the poem 'Mother to Son', what metaphor does the mother use to describe her life?

• A smooth road

• A crystal staircase

• A dark tunnel

• A rocky path

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

What advice does the mother give to her son in the poem 'Mother to Son'?

• To always be honest

• To never give up

• To seek wealth

• To travel the world