QUIZ: Analysis Mother to Son

What does the analysis of "Mother to Son" aim to provide?

• A summary of the poem

• Analytical tools to appreciate poetry

• A biography of the author

• A list of poetic devices

Who is the narrator in the poem?

• A father speaking to his daughter

• A mother speaking to her son

• A teacher speaking to a student

• A friend speaking to another friend

What is the purpose of the mother's narration?

• To criticize her son's choices

• To encourage her son through life's hardships

• To entertain her son with stories

• To teach her son about history

What does the use of vernacular speech patterns in the poem reflect?

• The educational level of the characters

• The lived experiences of working-class Black Americans in the early 20th century

• The fictional nature of the story

• The geographical location of the characters

What did Langston Hughes's poetry celebrate during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Modern technology

• Black identity

• Economic prosperity

• Political power

At what age did Hughes publish his poem during the Harlem Renaissance?

• 18 years old

• 25 years old

• 21 years old

• 30 years old

What does Hughes' direct approach in the poem reflect?

• Commitment to accessible poetry

• A focus on historical events

• A critique of modern society

• A complex literary style

What does the title 'Mother to Son' frame in terms of cultural significance?

• The African American struggle for equality

• The literary critique of modern society

• The historical context of the poem

• The complex language used

How does Hughes elevate everyday wisdom in the poem?

• By positioning it as maternal advice

• By using complex literary devices

• By focusing on historical events

• By critiquing modern society

What does the "Crystal Stair" represent in the central imagery?

• Privilege and ease

• Hardships and obstacles

• Brief respites

• Persistence and movement