What does the figurative language in lines 2-7 of “Mother to Son” help the reader understand about life?
a It is similar for all people.
b The speaker has overcome obstacles.
c It is an adventure.
d at has been difficult.
b The speaker has overcome obstacles.
Which statement best expresses the theme of “Mother to Son”?
a Although life can be difficult, you have to keep going.
b Sometimes life treats some people more kindly.
c The mother in the poems has had a hard life.
d Life will treat you like you treat it.
a Although life can be difficult, you have to keep going.
The poem To James compares life to a
a Stairway
b Race
c Track
d Victory
b Race
The short lines in the poem “To James” is an example of which poetic element?
a Compression
b Emotion
c Figurative Language
d Meaning
a Compression
What does the figurative language in lines 2-7 of “Mother to Son” help the reader understand about life?
a It is similar for all people.
b The speaker has overcome obstacles.
c It is an adventure.
d at has been difficult
you got this one wrong
My apologies for the incorrect response. The correct answer is:
d It has been difficult.
To understand the meaning of the figurative language in lines 2-7 of "Mother to Son" and its connection to life, we need to look at the specific lines in the poem. Let's break it down and analyze it step-by-step:
Well, son, I'll tell you:
Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
It's had tacks in it,
And splinters,
And boards torn up,
And places with no carpet on the floor—
Bare.
In these lines, the figurative language is used to describe the speaker's experience of life. The metaphor used is that life has not been a crystal stair, meaning it has not been easy and smooth. By comparing life to a stair, the speaker conveys the idea that life is full of challenges, obstacles, and hardships.
Now, let's consider the options provided:
a) "It is similar for all people": This cannot be inferred solely from the figurative language in these lines. The poem focuses on the speaker's personal experience, rather than making a general statement about life for all people.
b) "The speaker has overcome obstacles": This is a valid interpretation. The figurative language suggests that the speaker has faced and overcome challenges, as implied by the description of the stair with tacks, splinters, and torn boards. The imagery conveys the speaker's resilience and determination.
c) "It is an adventure": Although life can be seen as an adventure, this interpretation is not directly supported by the figurative language used in these lines. The language mainly emphasizes the difficulties and hardships faced.
d) "It has been difficult": This interpretation is correct. The figurative language in these lines paints a picture of a difficult life, with tacks, splinters, torn boards, and no carpet. The vivid descriptions convey the hardships the speaker has endured.
Therefore, the correct answer is option d) It has been difficult.