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What is the structure of this poem?

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What was the author's reasoning for choosing this structure?

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Paraphrase Stanza 1:

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Find two examples of figurative language and list them. Then, give their purpose for being in the poem.

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Paraphrase Stanza 2:

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What is the shift between Stanza 1 and 2? How does that shift fit the content of the poem?

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Use "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer questions 7-11. Read this information about the origin of the word perennial.
from Latin per- meaning "throughout," + annual meaning "year"

not measurable

highly desirable

not easily avoided

continually present

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In the first stanza, the poet uses the metaphor of a hunt to emphasize that Mother is --

eager to finish her shopping and begin preparing the hot sauce

competing with other shoppers at the market for the best produce

determined to find just the right peppers to use in her hot sauce

skillful at combining many different ingredients in her recipes

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The words "patiently," "pounds," and "promptly" in the second stanza highlight Mother's --

desire to improve

devotion to her task

need for assistance

eagerness to finish her work

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The poet uses present tense throughout the poem to convey that --

the speaker wants to visit the market again soon

the speaker wishes she were young again

the memory is vivid to the speaker

the memory makes the speaker feel childlike

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Based on the details in the poem, the reader can conclude that Mother --

takes making hot sauce for her family seriously

spends the entire day making hot sauce

makes hot sauce for her family every day

wants her daughter to learn to make hot sauce

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Use "Starting from Scratch" to answer questions 15-19. Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?

weeding his garden

who loved numbers

let his hair run wild

sold his house

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Paragraphs 1 through 3 are important to the story because they establish that Anthony --

prefers talking to the serious Grandpa he has always known

is surprised to learn about Grandpa's change in behavior

things that Mom should not worry about Grandpa's new activities

wants Grandpa to teach him how to maintain a garden

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In paragraph 5, Anthony chooses not to mention the ready-made pesto most likely because he --

believes that Grandpa's homemade pesto will be more flavorful

realizes that Grandpa is excited about making homemade pesto

thinks it does not look as good as the kind he usually buys at the grocery store

knows that using a ready-made pesto means he would not get to spend time with Grandpa

knows that Grandpa values choosing his own ingredients for his pesto

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By telling the story from the first-person point of view, the author helps the reader understand --

how Grandpa feels about living by himself in the old cottage

why Grandpa's life is different from that of his parents

why Anthony enjoys Grandpa's cooking despite the taste

how all the characters feel about their Italian heritage

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What can the reader conclude about Grandpa from his actions in the story?

He regrets his career working as a banker.

He misses living and working in the suburbs.

He wants to reconnect with his Italian roots.

He wishes his daughter would cook Italian food for him.

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Use "Starting from Scratch" and "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer questions 20-24. In what way are the topics of the story and the poem similar?

Both describe how to select a variety of ingredients when planning a meal.

Both highlight that young people know less about preparing food than adults.

Both show that homemade food tastes better than ready-made food.

Both provide details about preparing food in a traditional way.

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How does Anthony in the story differ from the speaker in the poem?

Anthony is amused by Grandpa's actions, while the speaker in the poem is concerned about Mother's behavior.

Anthony is thankful for Grandpa's efforts, while the speaker in the poem seems indifferent to Mother's work.

Anthony is surprised that Grandpa is cooking, while the speaker in the poem expects Mother to act the way she does.

Anthony is encouraging of Grandpa's new interests, while the speaker in the poem worries about Mother's traditional ways.

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Unlike Grandpa in the story, Mother in the poem --

prepares the hot sauce to be used for dinner that night

makes her homemade sauce with freshly picked produce

uses special equipment to make her homemade sauce

seems very experienced at preparing her own sauce

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The ending of the story and the ending of the poem are similar because both Anthony and the speaker --

wish they could help their family member perform a routine chore

take comfort in observing a family member doing something with love

learn how to do something interesting by watching a family member

understand the significance of a specific cultural tradition

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Grandpa in the story and Mother in the poem would most likely agree that --

cooking meals with others takes too much time

living in the country is better than living in the city

making food from scratch can be very satisfying

doing something the old way is always better

"Homemade Hot Sauce" and "Starting from Scratch"

"Homemade Hot Sauce" and "Starting from Scratch"

What is the structure of this poem?

What was the author's reasoning for choosing this structure?

Paraphrase Stanza 1:

Find two examples of figurative language and list them. Then, give their purpose for being in the poem.

Paraphrase Stanza 2:

What is the shift between Stanza 1 and 2? How does that shift fit the content of the poem?

Use "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer questions 7-11. Read this information about the origin of the word perennial. from Latin per- meaning "throughout," + annual meaning "year"

In the first stanza, the poet uses the metaphor of a hunt to emphasize that Mother is --

The words "patiently," "pounds," and "promptly" in the second stanza highlight Mother's --

The poet uses present tense throughout the poem to convey that --

Based on the details in the poem, the reader can conclude that Mother --

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Use "Starting from Scratch" to answer questions 15-19. Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?

Paragraphs 1 through 3 are important to the story because they establish that Anthony --

In paragraph 5, Anthony chooses not to mention the ready-made pesto most likely because he --

By telling the story from the first-person point of view, the author helps the reader understand --

What can the reader conclude about Grandpa from his actions in the story?

Use "Starting from Scratch" and "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer questions 20-24. In what way are the topics of the story and the poem similar?

How does Anthony in the story differ from the speaker in the poem?

Unlike Grandpa in the story, Mother in the poem --

The ending of the story and the ending of the poem are similar because both Anthony and the speaker --

Grandpa in the story and Mother in the poem would most likely agree that --

What is the structure of this poem?

What was the author's reasoning for choosing this structure?

Paraphrase Stanza 1:

Find two examples of figurative language and list them. Then, give their purpose for being in the poem.

Paraphrase Stanza 2:

What is the shift between Stanza 1 and 2? How does that shift fit the content of the poem?

Use "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer questions 7-11. Read this information about the origin of the word perennial. from Latin per- meaning "throughout," + annual meaning "year"

In the first stanza, the poet uses the metaphor of a hunt to emphasize that Mother is --

The words "patiently," "pounds," and "promptly" in the second stanza highlight Mother's --

The poet uses present tense throughout the poem to convey that --

Based on the details in the poem, the reader can conclude that Mother --

Annotations:

Annotations:

Annotations:

Use "Starting from Scratch" to answer questions 15-19. Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?

Paragraphs 1 through 3 are important to the story because they establish that Anthony --

In paragraph 5, Anthony chooses not to mention the ready-made pesto most likely because he --

By telling the story from the first-person point of view, the author helps the reader understand --

What can the reader conclude about Grandpa from his actions in the story?

Use "Starting from Scratch" and "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer questions 20-24. In what way are the topics of the story and the poem similar?

How does Anthony in the story differ from the speaker in the poem?

Unlike Grandpa in the story, Mother in the poem --

The ending of the story and the ending of the poem are similar because both Anthony and the speaker --

Grandpa in the story and Mother in the poem would most likely agree that --

Use "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer questions 7-11. Read this information about the origin of the word perennial.
from Latin per- meaning "throughout," + annual meaning "year"

Use "Homemade Hot Sauce" to answer questions 7-11. Read this information about the origin of the word perennial.
from Latin per- meaning "throughout," + annual meaning "year"