Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

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

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

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Humming, Squish, and shushes are examples of Onomatopoeia.

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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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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.

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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?

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

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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.