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Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

Last updated over 6 years ago

8 questions

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Question 1

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In lines 4-11 of 'brooklyn rain', what word appears on its own line three times?

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Question 3

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Humming, Squish, and shushes are examples of Onomatopoeia.

True

False

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Question 4

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DOK 2
Give a detail from the poem, Gifted, that connects to an aspect of Woodson's, (the author) personality?
HINT- Her thoughts of herself.

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Question 7

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Why do you think Woodson likes to make up stories so much? Select TWO answers

C  She is dissatified with her life. 

D  It makes people laugh and be silly.

A  She imagines the different places she can be. 

B  She is being made to tell lies.

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Question 8

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Woodson's mother says, "If you lie, one day you'll steal.
What is Woodson's comment to back to her mother?
HINT: A quote is in italic lettering.

Question 2

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Why is the word 'watch' so significant in the first paragraph of the poem 'brooklyn rain'?

It is stating that people are watching the Woodson, the author.

The reader will slow down while reading and visualize.

The author justs likes the word 'watch'.

The author, Woodson wants you to check the time.

Question 5

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DOK 3
From the poem, Sometimes, select ONE options from the list below that DOES NOT describe Woodson's, (the author) personality?
HINT- Her thoughts of herself.

If my sister's nearby...

She shakes her head.

Sometimes, I lie about my father.

Question 6

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In the poem, 'sometimes' the sister says, 'Sometimes, that's the way things happen." What does this statement tell you about the sister's feelings on life?

D.  She's selfish

B.  She's bossy

C.  She's mature

A.  She immature