Quiz on Poetry and Figurative Language

What is the main theme of the poem 'Mother to Son' by Langston Hughes?

• The beauty of nature

• The struggles and perseverance in life

• The importance of education

• The joy of childhood

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In 'Mother to Son,' what does the mother compare her life to?

• A smooth road

• A crystal stair

• A flowing river

• A sunny day

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What do the 'splinters' and 'tacks' in the poem 'Mother to Son' symbolize?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Obstacles and hardships

• Friends and family

• Success and achievements

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What can you infer about the mother's character based on her words in 'Mother to Son'?

• She is wealthy and carefree

• She is determined and resilient

• She is indifferent and detached

• She is joyful and content

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What is the tone of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

• Joyful and lighthearted

• Angry and resentful

• Encouraging and hopeful

• Sad and mournful

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Who do you think the speaker is, and who is "James"? What is their relationship?

• The speaker is a teacher, and James is a student.

• The speaker is a parent, and James is their child.

• The speaker is a friend, and James is a classmate.

• The speaker is a coach, and James is an athlete.

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What is the tone of this poem?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Angry

• Excited

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How does the mood of "To James" compare to the mood of "Mother to Son"? Use specific examples from both poems to support your answer.

• Both are optimistic and hopeful.

• "To James" is more somber, while "Mother to Son" is more encouraging.

• Both are humorous and light-hearted.

• "To James" is more joyful, while "Mother to Son" is more serious.

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Read the sentence from "The Case of the Disappearing Words":

"The winners of the race glided across the finish line, while the remaining competitors stumbled behind them."

Based on this sentence, what does the word "stumbled" mean? 

• Ran very fast

• Fell or tripped while moving

• Walked gracefully

• Won the race

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In "To James," the poem mentions "How your spikes / Ripped the cinders¹ / In the stretch ." The footnote says "cinders n. ashes." How do the words "ripped" and "spikes" help you understand what "cinders" are in this sentence?

• They suggest cinders are a type of racing shoe. 

•  They imply that cinders are a hard surface on a running track. 

• They describe how the runner fell on the track.

• They show that cinders are soft and fluffy.

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