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Worksheets"Still I rise" / "Mother to Son"
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
In "Still I Rise" the speaker's audience is most likely
white people, especially those wishing for her to fail
her ancestors
her children
her husband
In "Mother To Son", what would be the best way to describe the speaker's tone?
Encouraging
Pessimistic
Neutral
Discouraging
Which of the following best describes the author's primary purpose for writing "Still I Rise"?
The author wanted to write a letter of appreciation to her ancestors.
The author wanted to demonstrate her strength of spirit despite living in a society designed for her to fail.
The author wanted to demonstrate her ability to effectively use interesting similes and metaphors in the hopes it would one day be taught in English classes around the world.
None of the above
Which of the following best summarizes "Mother To Son"
A mother belittles her son by telling him that his life will be empty and broken like her own staircase of life.
A mother offers realistic advice to her son telling him that life will be filled with trials and tribulations, but the key to success is to persevere.
A mother admonishes her son and warns him about the darkness that life holds.
A mother wakes her son up to the cruel reality of doing crystal.
'Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise. "
Why does she repeat "I rise?"
"Just like the moon and like suns...still I'll rise." What is this quote emphasizing?
Her love for science
Her getting up when she falls on the ground
Her overcoming one difficult challenge
Her ability to continuously overcome obstacles.
Even the title "Still I Rise," implies that the mood will most likely be which of the following?
sorrowful
discouraged
ecstatic
inspiring
Which would be the best description of the theme of the overall poem "Still I Rise?"
sometimes you are your own worst enemy
love conquers all
friendship is dependent of sacrifice
don't let anyone or anything keep you from accomplishing your dreams
The overall conflict in the poem "Still I Rise," is which of the following?
external conflict, she is having difficulty with the ocean and her environment
external conflict, this was written during segregation (her vs. society)
internal conflict, she has a difficult decision to make
internal conflict, she is doubting herself
Which lines from the poem best suggest that the speaker is persistent?
It’s had tacks in it,/And splinters,
And boards torn up,/And places with no carpet on the floor-
For I’se still goin’ honey,/I’se still climbin’,
‘Cause you finds it’s kinder hard./Don’t you fall now-
