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- Q1Which poetic device is used in the repeated use of the phrase "O 'Melia, my dear' in 'The Ruined Maid"?SimileHyperboleRefrainOnomatopoeia30s
- Q2In "The Ruined Maid," Melia shares that she has acquired polish. This is a metaphor. What does the metaphor represent?Stripping away of past life on the farmRepresentation of her judgement toward other characterRepresentation of her desire to return to her life on the farmStripping away of her desires to be free30s
- Q3What is the significance of the waltz in "My Papa's Waltz"?It signifies alcoholismIt symbolizes the father-son bond and the complexities within itIt represents the mother's loveIt reflects the speaker's childhood joy30s
- Q4How does the structure of "My Papa's Waltz" contribute to the overall theme of the poem?It emphasizes the mother's perspective on the relationshipIt mirrors the dance-like movement of the waltz and the back-and-forth nature of the father-son relationshipIt highlights the straightforward nature of their interactionsIt creates a linear narrative of the speaker's memories30s
- Q5Which of the following is a theme of "My Papa's Waltz"?All of the AboveParental IssuesSecurityAlcohol30s
- Q6What is the main theme of Jamaica Kincaid's short story "Girl"?The power of educationThe importance of family traditionsThe beauty of natureGender roles and expectations30s
- Q7Why is the term "slut" used in "Girl"?This is a term used by the stepfather when verbally abusing the daughter.This is an accurate term to portray the actions of the daughter.This is a term that is used as a nickname for the daughter by others.This is used because the mother is afraid that the daughter will become like her.30s
- Q8How does the narrative in "Recitatif" challenge traditional notions of race and identity?By explicitly stating the racial backgrounds of the main charactersBy leaving the racial identity of the main characters open to interpretationBy emphasizing the importance of racial segregation in the characters' livesBy reinforcing common racial stereotypes throughout the story30s
- Q9What is the role of Maggie in "Recitatif"?She is one of the main characters' long-lost relative who visits the orphanageShe is the strict disciplinarian in charge of the orphanageShe is a mute, disabled woman who works at the orphanageShe is the wealthy benefactor who funds the orphanage30s
- Q10What is the main theme explored in "Recitatif"?Family dynamicsRacial identity and stereotypesComing of ageFriendship and betrayal30s
- Q11What type of negative symbolism could relate to the orchard in "Recitatif"?The Underground Railroad; Freeing of slavesBirth of Jesus; HopeGarden of Eden; Moral DownfallAmerican Civil War; Internal Disagreement30s
- Q12What does Georgiana's death symbolize in "The Birthmark"?The inevitability of deathThe power of loveThe rewards of perseveranceThe consequences of striving for perfection30s
- Q13What does the birthmark symbolize in "The Birthmark"?MortalityScientific ReasoningSelflessnessPerfection30s
- Q14What does the heart trouble that Mrs. Mallard is said to have symbolize in "The Story of an Hour"?Her fear of deathHer emotional repression and confinement in her marriageHer desire to be free from her marriageHer lack of physical fitness30s
- Q15What is a major theme in "The Story of an Hour"?Appearances vs. RealityOppression in MarriageA Man's Role as the ProviderDesiring Love30s