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Flashcards: Poem - Amanda! 50 Flashcards 
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What feelings does Amanda experience due to her mother's constant criticism? |
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Amanda feels suffocated and crushed by her mother's constant nagging, which leads her to long for freedom and escape from her reality.  |
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Amanda dreams of escaping into the lives of which two characters? |
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Amanda daydreams of becoming a mermaid and living the solitary life of Rapunzel. |
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True or False: Amanda's mother criticizes her for being too adventurous and carefree. |
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False. Amanda's mother criticizes her for faults such as nail-biting, laziness, and not following chores.  |
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Fill in the blank: Amanda longs for the simplicity of ___ in her dreams. |
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Footprints in the sand. |
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What impact do Amanda's mother's reprimands have on her imagination and spirit? |
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The persistent nagging crushes Amanda's spirit, making it difficult for her to find solace even in her dreams.  |
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What emotions does Amanda experience as a result of her parents' stern instructions? |
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Amanda feels confused, frustrated, and alienated due to the harsh and authoritative tone of her parents' criticism.  |
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Amanda imagines herself as a mermaid in a calm, emerald sea. What does this imagery signify in her life? |
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The imagery of Amanda as a mermaid drifting in a calm sea represents her desire for escape from parental demands and her search for peace and freedom in her imagination.  |
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True or False: Amanda's parents show warmth and understanding in their approach to her behavior. |
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False. Amanda's parents are critical and lack empathy, which contributes to her feelings of frustration.  |
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Fill in the blank: Amanda's parents frequently ask her about her responsibilities, such as ___ and ___ her room. |
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Completing her homework and tidying  |
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What is the significance of the shift in tone when Amanda's parents call her name with an exclamation mark? |
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The shift in tone indicates their increasing frustration and urgency for Amanda to comply with their expectations, reflecting a breakdown in communication and understanding.  |
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What does Amanda compare her life to when she feels lost and aimless? |
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Amanda compares her life to that of an orphan roaming the streets, expressing a desire for freedom and escape from her daily routine.  |
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Fill in the blank: Amanda romanticizes her solitude by envisioning herself as ___, living in a tranquil and rare environment. |
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Rapunzel  |
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True or False: Amanda is eager to follow her parents' instructions and pay attention to their scoldings. |
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False. Amanda is lost in her thoughts and does not care to engage with her parents or follow their instructions.  |
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What symbol does Amanda hesitate to let down, and what does it represent in her life? |
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Amanda hesitates to let down her hair, which symbolizes her reluctance to engage with others and her desire for solitude.  |
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How does Amanda feel about the presence of others in her life? |
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Amanda believes that the presence of another person would impose expectations and constraints on her behavior, which is why she yearns for solitude. |
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What do Amanda's parents fear regarding her behavior? |
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They fear that Amanda's lack of response and constant moody demeanor will reflect poorly on them and how society perceives them.  |
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The poem 'Amanda' contrasts the themes of ___ and ___. |
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Control and freedom  |
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True or False: The poem suggests that excessive control from parents can promote healthy emotional growth in children. |
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False. The poem suggests that excessive control can hinder emotional growth and lead to feelings of suffocation and rebellion.  |
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What is the central message of the poem regarding parental guidance? |
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The poem emphasizes that parents should provide space for children to grow and express their individuality, balancing guidance and freedom to foster healthy development.  |
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Fill in the blank: Amanda symbolizes the desire for ___, while her mother represents strict ___. |
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Freedom; control  |
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What literary device is used in the phrase 'Silence is golden' and what does it imply? |
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The phrase 'Silence is golden' uses metaphor, implying that silence has great value, similar to that of gold.  |
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Identify the rhyme scheme present in the provided literary content. |
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The rhyme scheme is aaba ccc.  |
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The repetition of the word 'Amanda' serves what purpose in the given content? |
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The repetition emphasizes the speaker's insistence and concern for Amanda's actions.  |
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In the context of the content, an example of alliteration is found in which phrase? |
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An example of alliteration is 'Stop that slouching and sit up straight', where the 's' sound is repeated.  |
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Fill in the blank: Anaphora is demonstrated through the repetition of a phrase in the sentences directed at ___. |
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Amanda  |
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