Elena by Pat Mora

How do the events in the poem shape the relationship between the speaker and her children?

• The speaker feels needed by her children because they have moved to a new country.

• The speaker feels separated from her children because they no longer spend time with her.

• The speaker feels uninvolved with her children because they are in high school and independent.

• The speaker feels excluded by her children because she no longer understands their stories and jokes.

How do the lines "Now my children go to American high schools. They speak English. At night they sit around

the kitchen table, laugh with one another. I stand by the stove, feel dumb, alone." show a change in the tone of the poem?

• A.The tone shifts from desperate to hopeful.

• The tone changes from connected to lonely.

• The tone shifts from admiring to disapproving.

• The tone changes light-hearted to mean-spirited.

It is not directly stated in the poem, but what do you think the name of the speaker is?

• Amanda

• Elena

• Ellen

• Esmeralda

Which of the following statements best describes a major theme of the poem?

• Being excluded can lead a person to feel alone and ashamed.

• Children learn new languages easily while most adults struggle.

• Lacking knowledge impacts a person's ability to be a good parent.

• Determination and hard work will eventually have successful results.

In the poem 'Elena,' the narrator feels embarrassed because she cannot ______.

• cook traditional meals

• speak English fluently

• understand her children's jokes

• read English books

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Elena' by Pat Mora?

• Cultural assimilation and its challenges

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of education

• The power of friendship

In 'Elena,' how does the speaker feel about her children's ability to speak English?

• Proud and accomplished

• Jealous and resentful

• Excluded and isolated

• Indifferent and uninterested

What literary device is predominantly used in the poem 'Elena' to convey the speaker's emotions?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

Which line from the poem 'Elena' best illustrates the speaker's sense of isolation?

• 'Now my children go to American high schools.'

• 'They speak English.'

• 'At night they sit around the kitchen table, laugh with one another.'

• 'I stand by the stove, feel dumb, alone.'

What is the speaker's main struggle in the poem 'Elena'?

• Learning a new language

• Finding a job

• Making new friends

• Cooking traditional meals