Understanding 'Brown Girl Dreaming' Themes

Alicia introduces herself and discusses 'Brown Girl Dreaming' by Jacqueline Woodson, highlighting its poetic form and personal impact. She shares a passage from the book, reflecting on themes of brilliance and personal struggle. Alicia relates these themes to her own experiences and concludes by recommending the book for its relatability and depth.

Who is the author of 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

• Jacqueline Woodson

• Toni Morrison

• Alicia Keys

• Maya Angelou

What literary form is 'Brown Girl Dreaming' written in?

• Prose

• Poetry

• Drama

• Essay

What does the speaker say poetry does for them?

• Inspires them to dance

• Helps them sleep

• Sets them free

• Makes them happy

What is the speaker's relationship to poetry?

• They are confused by it

• They love it

• They dislike it

• They are indifferent

What is the title of the passage from the book that the speaker loves?

• Gifted

• Brilliant

• Exceptional

• Talented

What does the speaker imagine surrounding their sister?

• Books

• Presents

• Stars

• Flowers

How does the speaker feel when reading words?

• Excited

• Lost

• Gifted

• Confident

What does the speaker wish to do with words one day?

• Ignore them

• Sing them

• Catch and hold them

• Write them

What emotion does the speaker express about their sister's abilities?

• Indifference

• Jealousy

• Admiration

• Anxiety

What does the speaker yearn to understand?

• Mathematics

• Words

• Music

• Art