Cards in this guide (25)
Do stage directions include sleeping
no stage directions are the directions or places on stage to
stand or cross to.
What does Mama's plant symbolize in A Raisin in the Sun
Mama's plant symbolized the garden inwhich she never had because
of her place in society ( she was poor, black, and oppressed )
No racist.
What do the worn furniture and worn carpet in A Raisin in the Sun's setting most likely reflect
The weariness the family feels.
**Apex**
Which of these is a symbol to look for in a raisin in the sun
What best describes one of the themes in A Raisin in the Sun
What is the tension between Walter and his wife Ruth in Act 1 Scene 1
When Ruth will not give Travis 50 cents and Walter hands him a dollar (APEX)
What is one of the characteristics of a strong theme
It’s a complete statement. -apex
What does the primary conflict over the insurance check most represent
The obstacles that many African Americans faced during the civil rights movement.
**Apex**
What best describes a central idea or motif in A Raisin in the Sun
What helps resolve one of Ruth's internal conflicts in a raisin in a sun
What does the setting of the play most tell us about the Youngers
That they make due with what they have
What do the words Eat your eggs most symbolize in the play for Walter
Not taking risks as well as a lack of support from his wife
Why is it significant that the play takes place on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s
Because families like the Youngers experienced segregation from the white community, (apex).
What do the cockroaches and rats most likely symbolize in the play A Raisin in the Sun
how poverty is a constant fight
What action in a raisin in the sun most clearly shows that mama is the head of the house
She makes Beneatha say God exists.
(APEX)
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What is one theme in A Raisin in the Sun
racial discrimination holds back a persona dreams - apex
What best describes Walter Senior
Which was one major source of conflict during the civil rights movement of the 1940s to 1950s
The desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.
(APEX)
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Which option is the best example of someone using a rhetorical device
A bush that blossoms whenever good times are coming
In what way does James Baldwin use a narrative structure
The essay tells a story about race relations in Harlem.
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What best describes what eat your eggs symbolizes
The Words ¨eat your eggs¨
What does Beneatha's hair most likely symbolize
Which option is the best example of literary nonfiction
An essay that relates an activist's experiences fighting for civil rights.
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Which action in A Raisin in the Sun most clearly shows that Beneatha is interested in her African heritage
she allows her hair to go back to its naturally curly state (apex)
What does the primary conflict over the insurance check most reflect
The obstacles that many African Americans faced during the civil rights movement APEX
