Mother Country Richard Blanco

What is the main theme of Richard Blanco's poem 'Mother Country'?

• Identity and belonging

• Love and loss

• War and peace

• Nature and environment

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Mother Country' by Richard Blanco?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'Mother Country', Richard Blanco explores his relationship with which country?

• Cuba

• United States

• Mexico

• Spain

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the tone of the poem 'Mother Country' by Richard Blanco?

• Nostalgic

• Angry

• Joyful

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'Mother Country'?

• Free verse

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Limerick

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

In 'Mother Country', which emotion is most prominently expressed by Richard Blanco?

• Longing

• Fear

• Happiness

• Confusion

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the primary setting of the poem 'Mother Country'?

• A cityscape

• A rural village

• A beach

• A forest

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which of the following best captures the essence of 'Mother Country'?

• A reflection on cultural heritage

• A critique of modern society

• A celebration of nature

• A historical recount

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

How does Richard Blanco use imagery in 'Mother Country'?

• To evoke a sense of nostalgia

• To create a sense of urgency

• To depict a futuristic world

• To illustrate a scientific concept

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the significance of the title 'Mother Country' in Richard Blanco's poem?

• It refers to the poet's homeland

• It is a metaphor for nature

• It symbolizes a lost paradise

• It denotes a historical event

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9