WorksheetsStrong Women Poem Questions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In the first stanza;
"...rocked my first red anger through the night."
is an example of -
Personification
Simile
Imagery
Metaphor
Why does the poet repeat the same line at the end of stanzas 1,3,5 & 6
"Strong women teach me courage to esteem."
Strong women her you to be fearful
Strong women teach her to build her self esteem
Strong women teach her that courage is too dangerous
Strong women teach her that self esteem is overrated
What does the following comparison in the poem mean -
"To stand alone, like cactus, persevere"
Independent women prefer to stand alone
Independent women don't like to be around other people
Like cactus, independent women can be prickly
Independent women, like cactus don't depend on much to flourish
What is the following line an example of -
"when cold frowns bite my bones and doubts incite."
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Metaphor
Personification
Why does the poet repeat the same line at the end of stanzas 2, 4 & 6?
"Some women hold me when I need to dream."
Strong women are only there for you some of the time
Strong women are always there to comfort you at all times
Strong women are worried you may have a nightmare
Strong women are only available at night time
What do the following lines in stanza 2 mean -
"They walk beside me on dark paths I fear.
guide with gold lanterns: stories they recite."
Strong women are always walking right next to you
Strong women like to tell stories
Strong women need a lantern to get through dark paths
Strong women and their past experience help guide and protect you down the right paths
What does the following line in stanza 4 mean -
"They watch me stumble on new trails I clear."
Strong women allow you space to create your own paths no matter what trials you may experience
Strong women don't allow you to make mistakes
Strong women love to watch you fail
Strong women are impatient and don't have time for error
What does the following line in Stanza 4 mean -
"In hope, feed me their faith, and warm delight."
Strong women can quickly lose hope and faith
Strong women lack strong hope and faith
Strong women want you to figure things out on your own
Strong women provide hope and faith every step of the journey
What does the following line in stanza 4 mean -
"In their safe arms, my visions reappear:
skyfire voices soar, blaze, night ignite."
When you lose confidence, strong women hope a hug will help
When you lose sight of your dreams, strong women light a fire beneath you to reassure you that you can do anything you set your mind to
You can only chase your dreams if you're in the safe arms of a strong women
When you lose your way, strong women will raise their voices to help you find your way back.
What do the following lines in stanza 6 mean -
"They sing brave women, sisters we revere
whose words seed bursts of light that us unite."
Strong women love to sing their favorite songs
The songs and stories of our female ancestors help light the way and keep us all connected
Strong women are brave when they sing
Strong women only look out for each other
