Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 1 cloned 9/25/2020

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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 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.

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Humming, Squish, and shushes are examples of Onomatopoeia.

Tačno

Netačno

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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

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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 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.

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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

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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.

C She likes to say the word "no"

D

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 1 cloned 9/25/2020

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

Why is the purpose of the repetition of the word "watch"

Humming, Squish, and shushes are examples of Onomatopoeia.

Which sentence from the poem supports how the author feels about herself in school.

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?

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

How did the uncle and mother differ in how they view her creative story writing?

What is the purpose of the repetition of the word "no"?

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

Why is the purpose of the repetition of the word "watch"

Humming, Squish, and shushes are examples of Onomatopoeia.

What does the the first person point of view help the reader understand?

Which sentence from the poem supports how the author feels about herself in school.

What can you infer about her feelings towards school?

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?

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

How did the uncle and mother differ in how they view her creative story writing?

What is the purpose of the repetition of the word "no"?

What does the the first person point of view help the reader understand?

What can you infer about her feelings towards school?