Dance

The speaker wants his mother to dance so she can…

• Get more exercise.

• •Experience the pleasures of life.

• •Become a great dancer again.

• •Become less responsible.

Which quote from the text best supports the theme?

• “I saw you inspire revolution with a chicken and two potatoes.” (Line 3)

• “I saw you gracefully remove groceries from / the cart when the bill got too high.” (Lines 6-7)

• “I see you wear a gown of rose petals woven with gold thread. / I see you sparkle like the necklace of stars upon your neck.” (Lines 18-19)

• “Dance Mama Dance / For all the dreams that you forgot so we could make it through the day” (Lines 30-31)

Who is the author of Dance Mama Dance?

• Pat Mora

• Daniel Beaty

• Saw Ku Do

What does "Dance" represent?

• Fear

• Anger

• Happiness

• Anxiety

What tone does the poet create in "Dance Mama Dance?

• Regret

• Angry

• Encouraging

• Indifferent

Which quote from the text best supports the tone?

• "I saw you limp home late at..."

• "And I say Dance Mama Dance"

• "I saw you hold our home together like a foundation"

• "For all the dreams that you forgot"

By the end of the play, the reader can conclude that —

• Kaira was able to follow the beat and dance.

• the plan didn’t work, and Kaira couldn’t perform the dance.

• Kaira was too nervous to dance in front of everyone.

• Mr. Sierra did not agree with the students’ plan to help Kaira.

What is the primary theme of the poem 'Dance Mama Dance'?

• A) The struggles of motherhood

• B) The joy of dancing

• C) The importance of dreams

• D) The power of resilience

In the context of the poem, what does the act of dancing symbolize?

• A) Freedom and liberation

• B) Hard work and dedication

• C) Family responsibilities

• D) Financial stability

Which literary device is predominantly used in the line 'I see you sparkle like the necklace of stars upon your neck'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole