"Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes

"Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the mother advise her son regarding challenges in life?

Back

Not to give up.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the mother describe her ongoing struggle in life?

Back

She is still climbing.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What metaphor does the mother use to compare her life experiences?

Back

A staircase.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How would you describe the mother's tone in the poem?

Back

Kind and firm.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What effect does the mother's dialect have on the poem?

Back

It makes the poem more realistic.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central theme of 'Mother to Son'?

Back

Perseverance in the face of adversity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What literary device is primarily used in 'Mother to Son'?

Back

Metaphor.

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