Girl by Jamaica Kincaid

Though the setting is not explicitly mentioned, the cultural references in the story suggest it is likely based in:

• The United States

• A Caribbean island

• A South American country

• A European city

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Diction: The use of words like “benna,” “okra,” and “dasheen” in the story reflect:

• The mother’s profession

• The daughter’s education

• The cultural and regional background

• A formal setting

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Technique: Which technique does Kincaid use to emphasize the expectations placed on the daughter?

• Imagery

• Symbolism

• Repetition

• Foreshadowing

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Mood: How does the mood shift when the daughter speaks for the first time in the story?

• It becomes more hopeful.

• It turns confrontational.

• It becomes more tense and defensive.

• It shifts to humor.

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Tone: The tone of the mother’s instructions can best be described as:

• Bitter and resentful

• Loving but strict

• Detached and neutral

• Playful and teasing

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Point of View: The point of view in Girl creates a unique effect because it:

• Allows the reader to see both the mother’s and daughter’s inner thoughts

• Focuses solely on the mother’s perspective

• Directly addresses the reader, making them feel like the daughter

• Omits any personal feelings, making it objective

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Literary Device: The mother’s repeated instructions about household chores can be seen as a metaphor for:

• The complexity of adult life

• The societal expectations placed on women

• The relationship between mother and daughter

• The challenges of growing up

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Characters: The daughter’s response in Girl suggests that she:

• Completely agrees with her mother

• Is indifferent to her mother’s advice

• Feels misunderstood and defensive

• Plans to rebel against her mother’s teachings

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What is the primary theme of 'Girl' by Jamaica Kincaid?

• A) The importance of education

• B) The complexities of mother-daughter relationships

• C) The impact of colonialism

• D) The journey of self-discovery

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Girl' to convey the mother's expectations?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Repetition

• D) Alliteration

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