Vocabulary
Gravy
a type of sauce
Who is the speaker of the poem talking about?
her mother
giving an object human traits
personification
The _____________ sentenced the prisoner 10 years in jail.
judge
a group of lines in a poem
stanza
Flatbed
Truck with an open ending
True/ False:
The speakers mother never gave up.
True
comparing two things using like or as
simile
The boxer was ______________ and fought till the end of the boxing match.
unrelenting
What is the language that was forbiden to speak at home in A Voice?
Spanish
Narrow
having small width in comparison of length
What did the mother do that was considred brave?
She always spoke in her language (spanish)/ proud of culture and identity.
The river walked through the jungle.
personification
When you go to a ______________ meeting, you should wear something appropriate.
formal
spunky as a peacock is an example of
simile
Dare
to challenge someone to do something
True/ False:
The speaker is from Germany.
false
pretty ugly is an example of
oxymoron
The plastic bottles ______________ on water.
float
How does the speaker sound in the poem?
Proud
Effortlessly
without effort; easily
A Voice is a poem that explores the importance of _______________
Speaking up
Sally sold sea shells at the sea store.
alliteration
I received a high grade in this test ____________. I didn't even open a book.
effortlessly
sad/ dad
sun/ bun
book/ cook
are examples of?
Rhyme