WorksheetsMother to Som
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Who is the speaker or persona of the poem?
Longfellow
Mother
Son
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What does the line “I’se been a-climbin’ on” reveal about the speaker?
She is hopeless and has given up on life
She wants to do everything so that her son never needs to struggle
She wants her son to see that she has never given up despite her struggle
She climbs many stairs each day at her job
Select the line from "Mother to Son" that emphasizes the first person point of view of the mother.
For I’se still goin, honey, I’se still climbin’.
It's had tacks in it, /and splinters, /and places with no carpet on the floor-- Bare.
She told me “I’se still goin, honey, I’se still climbin’’
She climbed the crystal stair to her destiny
In the poem, whom is the speaker addressing and about what?
A mother is telling a story to her child about her own childhood.
A mother is describing for her son the climb up a crystal staircase.
A son is recounting a conversation with his mother about his struggle to earn a comfortable living.
A mother is talking to her son about the difficulties of life and the need to persevere.
Who is the speaker in the poem 'Mother to Son'?
A) The son
B) The mother
C) The father
D) The teacher
What is the main theme of the poem 'Mother to Son'?
A) The importance of education
B) The struggles and perseverance in life
C) The beauty of nature
D) The value of friendship
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Mother to Son'?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Alliteration
D) Hyperbole
What does the 'crystal stair' symbolize in the poem?
A) Wealth and luxury
B) A smooth and easy life
C) Hardships and challenges
D) A beautiful home
How does the mother describe her life in the poem?
A) As a bed of roses
B) As a crystal stair
C) As a series of struggles
D) As a joyful journey
What advice does the mother give to her son in the poem?
A) To give up when things get tough
B) To keep climbing and never give up
C) To seek help from others
D) To enjoy life to the fullest
What is the tone of the poem 'Mother to Son'?
A) Optimistic
B) Pessimistic
C) Encouraging
D) Indifferent
Which line from the poem suggests the mother's resilience?
A) Life for me ain't been no crystal stair
B) I'se been a-climbin' on
C) It's had tacks in it
D) And sometimes goin' in the dark
What does the mother compare her life to in the poem?
A) A crystal stair
B) A dark tunnel
C) A winding road
D) A mountain
What is the mother's purpose in sharing her experiences with her son?
A) To boast about her achievements
B) To warn him about life's difficulties
C) To encourage him to persevere
D) To entertain him with stories
What does the phrase 'tacks in it' refer to in the poem?
A) Physical pain
B) Emotional struggles
C) Minor obstacles
D) Decorative elements
