Brown Girl Dreaming
"I know who I want to be. Not __________ like that. _________ like that."
scared and brave
Make the sentence more concrete and particular: We had bad weather for a while.
Example: It rained for three days.
showing a lack of thought; mindless, air-headed
vacuous
In "This is Just to Say," why does the apology seem insincere?
He says, "They were delicious, so sweet, and so cold."
What is the main symbol for longing in this novel?
the green light at Daisy's dock
What is one of the other professions Jacqueline's family suggests she pursue instead of writing?
teacher, lawyer, hair-dresser
Give the shortest form of this sentence: He stopped the truck for the purpose of getting gas.
He stopped the truck to get gas. He stopped the truck for gas.
cloudy, misty, or hazy
nebulous
What actually caused the Birches to bend over?
ice
Why does Tom punch Myrtle?
She kept repeating "Daisy."
In "Gifted," what does Jacqueline say the words do across the page when she reads?
twist twirl
Correct the error in the sentence: Courses he still had to take included: Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Physics, and Anatomy.
being famous for a bad reason
notoriety
If poetry should be "palpable . . . as a globed fruit," what aspect of poetry is this talking about?
concrete imagery
Who is driving the yellow car on the way to Manhattan, and who is driving on the way back to East Egg?
Tom and Daisy
In "Gifted," what does Jacqueline say she wants to do with words? What does she picture herself doing?
She wants to hold them and blow them gently out of her hands.
Make the sentence active voice: The patient was treated by competent doctors at the hospital.
Competent doctors treated the patient at the hospital.
tendency to be too ready to believe something
credulity
In "Beware: Do Not Read This Poem," how is the poem like the mirrors in the old woman's house
It draws the reader in.
Who rigged the world series in 1919?
Meyers Wolfsheim
What reason does Jacqueline's grandmother give for going to the back of the bus?
"Easier to stay where you belong." "No need in making trouble." "You all go back to New York City but I have to live here."
Rephrase the second part to match the first part: Watching the play from the balcony, it was really exciting.
I was really excited. I was filled with excitement.
touchable
tangible
In "Summer Rain," what metaphor represents the lover's passionate words?
orange torches
According to Daisy, what's the best thing a girl can be in this world?
a beautiful little fool