Figurative Language
What P.O.V. is "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes told from?
A. Second-Person
B. First-Person
C. Third-Person
B. First-Person
Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of the Excerpt from "The Book of Myths."
"Therefore, Hope was thrust into the chest that held the evils, a star in a black night, a lily growing on a dung-heap."
How does the figurative language in the sentence contribute to the tone of the passage?
A. Through the use of metaphor, the language creates a reassuring tone that conveys the importance of optimism.
B. Through the use of simile, the language develops a fearful tone that emphasizes the danger of opening the chest.
C. Through the use of personification, the language creates a humorous tone that makes the evils seem less threatening.
D. Through the use of alliteration, the language develops a soft tone that suggests that the gods are weak.
A. Through the use of metaphor, the language creates a reassuring tone that conveys the importance of optimism.
What is to examine in detail to understand the components or structure?
To Analyze
What are three American references Amy Tan uses in 'Two Kinds' to develop the mother's view of the American Dream?
Shirley Temple, the Ed Sullivan Show, Cinderella, Peter Pan
Which word in the sentences helps the reader understand the meaning of descent?
She announced that it was time to begin our descent. On the way back down, I devised a plan in my head. I’d convince my parents to come with me next time.
A. announced B. down C. plan D. convince
B. down
Name the poem that uses the metaphor of a staircase to depict life's challenges and emphasizes the importance of continuing to strive despite hardships. (must include authors full name)
Langston Hughes "Mother to Son"
What is Jing-Mei initial P.O.V. about being a prodigy?
A. Scared and challenged
B. excitement and eagerness
C. Frustrated and dissociated
B. Jing-Mei's initial point of view about being a prodigy is one of excitement and eagerness. She is thrilled by her mother's belief that she can achieve greatness
What is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
A Metaphor
How does Amy Tan develop Jing-Mei and her mother's P.O.V. about the American dream?
A. by contrasting their interactions
B. by building their relationship through music
C. by sharing family mementos
A. by contrasting their interactions
What does excursion mean as it is used in the sentence?
With enthusiasm, I agreed, and we decided to go to bed early so we would have energy for our hiking excursion.
A. club B. long trail C. fun gathering D. journey
D. Journey
Read the following sentence from paragraph 1 of “Security Overload."
“Suddenly, the attic lit up like the Fourth of July.”
How does the use of a simile contribute to the mood of the text?
A. It implies that the narrator feels calm and safe.
B. It emphasizes the seriousness of the situation.
C. It suggests that the attic is dark and quiet.
D. It conveys a sense of alarm and astonishment.
D. It conveys a sense of alarm and astonishment
Analyze the following lines:
"But sometimes the prodigy in me became impatient. 'If you don't hurry up and get me out of here, I'm disappearing for good,' it warned.'"
P.O.V. and Analyzation
What is the narrator's (Jing-Mei) internal conflict and frustration with the pressure to meet her mother's expectations.
What is the strong effect or influence something has?
What is to grow or expand in detail, complexity, or maturity?"
Impact and develop
How does Amy Tan develop Jing-Mei and her mother's P.O.V. about being the prodigy?
A. by comparing their cultural beliefs
B. by contrasting their perspectives and experiences
C. by revealing the mothers hate
B. Amy Tan develops Jing-Mei and her mother's points of view about being a prodigy through their contrasting perspectives and experiences.
Fix the misplaced modifier: She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
She served the children sandwiches on paper plates.
Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of "Security Overload."
“Carly just frowned at me and slowly backed toward the attic door as I grasped the knob of my own personal Pandora’s box.”
Based on its part of speech, what is the meaning of the word grasped in this sentence?
A. suddenly understood
B. held firmly
C. a solid handshake
D. ability to control
B. Held Firmly
Which statement provides the best example of Jing-Mei's P.O.V. of being a prodigy?
A. " I love you how you are."
B. "Who ask you be genius.?" she shouted. "Only ask you be your best."
C. "You are nothing without a dream."
B. "Who ask you be genius.?" she shouted. "Only ask you be your best."
What is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely positioned words?
Hint: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
"My mother believed you could be anything you wanted to be in America."
Question: "How does this line illustrate Jing-Mei's mother's perspective on the American Dream?"
What is her belief in limitless opportunities and success through hard work in America?
Fix the misplaced modifier: "Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete."
The athlete crossed the finish line running quickly.
"Don't you think I lurched with you out of those starting holes?"
Question: "How does this line illustrate the narrator's perspective on the shared experience of the race?"
What is the narrators' shared physical and emotional experience of starting a race with James?
Extract a line from Amy Tan's 'Two Kinds' that BEST illustrates Jing-Mei's mother's point of view on the American Dream?
Answers may vary.
The ancient artifact was so intricate that it took the archaeologists several months to fully understand its detailed design.
A. Tired or Torn
B. Complicated or detailed
C. New and cherished
B. Complicated or detailed
How does Amy Tan use the piano lessons to develop the theme of conflict between Jing-Mei and her mother in 'Two Kinds'?
What is the mother's insistence on piano lessons as a symbol of her high expectations and Jing-Mei's resistance as a reflection of her struggle for autonomy?
Question 2: Read the following excerpt from a story: "As she walked through the forest, the leaves whispered secrets to her, and the branches reached out like welcoming arms."
Which literary device is used in the sentence above?
Personification