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1. Poet vs. Speaker& Repetition Langston Hughes-
Mother to Son
2. Essential Question #1 What similarities/differences exist between the poet and the speaker?
The poet is the poems author; the speaker is the voice that speaks the poems words. Sometimes they are the same, but often, they are not.
3. Essential Question #2 How does the sound device, repetition, contribute to the poems overall impact?
Repetition refers to sounds, words, phrases, or lines that are stated or used more than once in a poem. Poets use repetition to emphasize an idea or convey a certain feeling.
4. Facing Lifes Challenges What kind of problems do people experience? What kinds of barriers are difficult for them to overcome?