Inside Out and Back Again Poems

a group of lines in a poem

• personification

• stanza

• imagery

• allusion

In the poem “Mother’s Day” it is revealed that Ha’s mother works two jobs but she doesn’t have enough money to buy a car anymore. What is the best conclusions you can arrive at to explain why she doesn’t have enough money?

• She is working too hard at her first job and is not making enough clothing.

• People aren’t buying the dresses because they aren’t pretty enough.

• People are not buying the clothes because they cannot afford them because her prices are too high.

• People are not buying the clothes because they need money for food.

What is your Inside Poem about

• How the refugee's life changes.

• How the refugee adjusts to a new beginning.

• How the refugee was born.

• How people face struggles in the world.

What literary device is used when a non-human object is given human characteristics?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Alliteration

In the poem 'Inside Out and Back Again', what is the main theme?

• A) Adventure

• B) War and Peace

• C) Immigration and Adaptation

• D) Love and Betrayal

Which of the following is a synonym for 'resilient' as used in the context of the poems?

• A) Weak

• B) Strong

• C) Fragile

• D) Delicate

What is the effect of using first-person narration in 'Inside Out and Back Again'?

• A) It creates a sense of distance.

• B) It provides a personal perspective.

• C) It makes the story less engaging.

• D) It confuses the reader.

Which word best describes Ha's feelings about moving to a new country?

• A) Excited

• B) Indifferent

• C) Anxious

• D) Joyful

What is the significance of the title 'Inside Out and Back Again'?

• A) It refers to a physical journey.

• B) It symbolizes emotional transformation.

• C) It describes a circular path.

• D) It indicates a return to the beginning.

How does the author use imagery in the poem to convey Ha's emotions?

• A) By describing the setting vividly.

• B) By using complex vocabulary.

• C) By focusing on dialogue.

• D) By avoiding descriptive language.