Girl by Jamaica Kincaid

Who is the author of the passage?

• Amy Tan

• Jamaica Kincaid

• Sam Watkins

• Flannery O'Conner

Kincaid's second work of fiction.

• What I Have Been Doing Lately

• Annie John

• At the Bottom of the River

• Where the Girl Rescued Her Brother

What is a major theme?

• The theme of Girl is the innocence of childhood, emphasizing the carefree nature of youth before responsibilities and societal expectations take hold.

• The theme of Girl revolves around the conflict between tradition and modernity, where the mother’s traditional advice clashes with the daughter’s modern views.

• The theme of Girl centers on the process of socialization for young women, as the mother instructs her daughter on the societal norms and expectations that she must adhere to in order to fit into her community.

• The theme of Girl is the power of education, highlighting how learning and knowledge are crucial in shaping one’s future.

How does the structure of Girl reflect the nature of the mother-daughter relationship?

• The long, uninterrupted sentences represent the mother’s dominance and the daughter’s limited voice.

• The alternating sentences show a balanced dialogue between mother and daughter.

• The fragmented sentences represent confusion and misunderstanding.

• The structure reflects a playful and equal interaction.

Point of View: The second-person point of view in Girl:

• Is uncommon and creates a personal connection between the reader and the text.

• Allows for an omniscient perspective.

• Is used to create distance between the reader and the characters.

• Provides a fragmented narrative.

What is the implied setting?

• A rural Caribbean village

• An urban American city

• A European country estate

• A classroom

How would you describe the diction used by the mother in the story?

• Formal

• Colloquial and direct

• Sarcastic and humorous

• Poetic and abstract

What is the point of view of *Girl*?

• First-person from the daughter's perspective

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person addressing the daughter

• First-person from the mother's perspective

What is the primary literary device used in 'Girl' by Jamaica Kincaid?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Stream of consciousness

• D) Allegory

Which of the following best describes the tone of the mother's advice in 'Girl'?

• A) Encouraging and supportive

• B) Critical and instructive

• C) Indifferent and detached

• D) Humorous and light-hearted