Answer to Question #248799 in English for Constance Dineo Ma

Question

MOTHER TO SON - The poem’s opening line contains repetitions of the “-ll” sound. What is this poetic device called and what effect does it have? (2) 1.5 Does the narrative (story) of this poem end in the final lines? Justify your answer with examples from the poem. (3) 1.6 In a short paragraph, summarise the message being shared by the speaker in this poem. What life lesson/s is the mother teaching her son? In your answer suggest a possible setting for the poem and explain why you think it is appropriate in light of the poem’s content/argument. 

Answer 1

1) Consonance

It is used to intensify the language of the poem

2) Yes

I'se still climbin',

And life for me ain't been no crystal stair

3) The poem follows a mother speaking to her son about her life which she says 'ain't been no crystal stair'. She first describes the struggles she has faced and then urges him to continue moving forward.