Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 1 cloned 9/25/2020
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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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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
C. She's mature and wise
B. She's bossy
A. She immature
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Why is the purpose of the repetition of the word "watch"
It is stating that people are watching Woodson, the author.
The author is emphasizing that all she can do when it rains is "watch" by looking out the window.
The author just likes the word 'watch'.
The author, Woodson wants you to check the time.
Humming, Squish, and shushes are examples of Onomatopoeia.
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What does the the first person point of view help the reader understand?
A Her sister's life
B Woodson's inner thoughts
C Her mother's life
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Which sentence from the poem supports how the author feels about herself in school.
I am not gifted
Odella has achieved
when they settle it is too late
watch them float
What can you infer about her feelings towards school?
She loves going to school because she gets present
She feels that she is gifted like Odella
She always feels like she is behind in school
She wants to be a school teacher one day
Why do you think Woodson likes to make up stories so much? Select TWO answers
B She is being made to tell lies.
C She is dissatisfied with her life.
D It makes people laugh and be silly.
A She entertains herself with the scenes she imagines.
How did the uncle and mother differ in how they view her creative story writing?
The mother said she was lying and her uncle says "keep making up stories"
Both the mother and the uncle agreed that she was lying
Her uncle believed she was crazy and her mother thought she was gifted
Both the mother and the uncle encourage her to write a book
What is the purpose of the repetition of the word "no"?
A The repetition emphasizes things she dislikes.
B The repetition emphasizes the ways in which Woodson's life in Brooklyn is different from her life in Greenville.
