WorksheetsMother to son, A poem
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why does the writer use the term " I'se "
this is because it is the way African American people tend speak
It is the contracted form of I sea
the writer felt it gave emphasis
Who is the write of the story? (capitalize the letters as per the name)
(a)
Why does the writer use the phrase "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair."
this shows how the mother has lived a carefree life
this shows the struggle the mother has been put through
this shows how the mother wants her son to give up
Correct the following, "And placed with no carpet on the flor--Bare
Places, Floor
Bear, Floor
Places, Flour
What is the main event in this poem?
A mother talks to her son about the struggles of her life
A mother talks about the importance of furniture
Life is a struggle
what could be the underlying meaning behind this poem?
Racism has made the lives of many African Americans a struggle
Mother have the responsibility to talk to their children about life's struggles
A mother must be strong and face the challenges presented to them with strength
What is the main theme of Mother to son?
To never give up no matter the challenge you face
To always give up even in the face of simple problems
A mother is given the opportunity to achieve great things
How many Stanzas in is the poem "Mother to son"?
1
2
3
4
what does the term Bare mean? Include a synonym
without or nothing - Desolate
with or something - Nothing
without or with - increasing
Without or nothing
what does the line "So boy, don't you turn back." mean?
This line is when the mother says to her son not to give up and "turn back"
This line shows the importance of giving up
Don't get ahead of yourself
