A Voice

In "A Voice," the speaker's family seems...

• informal and fun-loving

• strict, but strong and supportive

• unconnected and uncaring.

• formal and unsupportive

What does the title, "A Voice," mean to the poet?

• You should be proud to have "a voice" and speak up for yourself

• You should only use "a voice" when an adult speaks to you

• "A voice" can sound annoying sometimes.

• You need to make sure you choose the right language to speak with

Read lines 6-16 of "A Voice". Based on these lines what can the reader infer about the person referred to as you in “A Voice”?

• She hates her father.

• She is worried about her father.

• She wishes she had a different father.

• She feels serious and respectful around her father.

What does the simile in line 23 of “A Voice” help the reader understand?

• The mother and the aunt are gutsy.

• The mother and the aunt are lonely.

• The mother and the aunt are angry with one another.

• The mother and the aunt like peacocks.

"A Voice " and "Words Like Freedom" are...

• poems

• short stories

• novels

• books

A voice makes the statement that

• learning new language is difficutl

• family stories should be told in native language

• family stories communicate a familys history

• family stories communicate everyones voice

What is the purpose of the metaphor in line 8 of "A Voice?'

• To describe how the father felt proud of his child

• To describe the manner of the father

• To describe the education of the speaker

• To describe how the speaker felt proud of her father

Which two lines from the poem "A Voice" express the poem's tone?

• Line 25

• Line 28

• Line 30

• Line 35

• Line 36

In 'A Voice,' what is the primary theme explored in the poem?

• A) The struggle for self-expression

• B) The importance of silence

• C) The beauty of nature

• D) The complexity of love

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Voice' to convey the speaker's emotions?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Alliteration

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Irony