Exploring Part 4 of Brown Girl Dreaming

What significant event occurs in Part 4 of Brown Girl Dreaming?

• The author narrates her travels across the country.

• The author discusses her favorite books and authors.

• The author describes her family's history and traditions.

• The author reflects on her school experiences and identity challenges.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

How does the author express her feelings about her identity in this section?

• The author expresses indifference towards her identity.

• The author feels completely disconnected from her identity.

• The author celebrates her identity without any conflict.

• The author expresses a complex relationship with her identity, marked by both struggle and acceptance.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What role does family play in the narrative of Part 4?

• Family is irrelevant to the character's development.

• Family only causes conflict and tension in the story.

• Family is portrayed as a source of financial wealth.

• Family plays a pivotal role in shaping identity and providing support amidst challenges.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Identify a key theme presented in this part of the book.

• Friendship and loyalty

• Identity and self-discovery

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and sacrifice

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use imagery to convey her experiences?

• The author uses imagery to describe historical events unrelated to her life.

• The author uses imagery to evoke sensory experiences that reflect her emotions and the significance of her experiences.

• Imagery is used to create a humorous tone that distracts from her experiences.

• The author avoids using imagery to focus solely on factual details.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What challenges does the protagonist face in Part 4?

• The protagonist gains wealth and fame effortlessly.

• The protagonist travels to a new country without any issues.

• The protagonist faces internal conflicts, societal pressures, and relationship challenges.

• The protagonist enjoys a perfect relationship with no conflicts.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Discuss the importance of place in the author's storytelling in this section.

• The author ignores the setting entirely.

• Place has no impact on the story's themes.

• Place is crucial in the author's storytelling as it shapes the narrative's mood, context, and character development.

• Characters are developed independently of their surroundings.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What literary devices are prominent in Part 4?

• Dialogue, tone, and rhythm.

• Metaphor, alliteration, and hyperbole.

• Symbolism, foreshadowing, and imagery.

• Irony, personification, and satire.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author reflect on her childhood memories in this part?

• The author uses statistical data to analyze her childhood.

• The author focuses solely on her adult experiences.

• The author reflects on her childhood memories through vivid imagery and emotional connections.

• The author describes her childhood through fictional characters.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What message does the author convey about dreams and aspirations in Part 4?

• Dreams are irrelevant to success and should be avoided.

• Dreams and aspirations are vital for personal growth and require perseverance.

• Personal growth is achieved without any need for dreams or goals.

• Aspirations can lead to disappointment and should be ignored.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2