Question

name: directions: answer all parts of the question in complete sentences. cite evidence to back up the answer. use notebook paper if you need additional space. 1. the poem’s title is \legacies.\ in your opinion, what does this title refer to? in your opinion, is the poem’s speaker a member of the same family

Explanation:

To answer, analyze the poem "Legacies" (e.g., by Nikki Giovanni). The title likely refers to family legacies—cultural, emotional, or material passed down. The speaker’s relation (family member? Observer?) depends on the poem’s content (e.g., themes of inheritance, family bonds, generational stories). For example, if the poem has familial interactions (like a grandmother - grandchild dynamic), the speaker may be a family member. Evidence: lines showing shared history, traditions, or emotional ties.

Answer:

(Example response) The title "Legacies" likely refers to the cultural, emotional, or material inheritances passed down through a family. The speaker is likely a family member, as the poem’s themes (e.g., generational bonds, shared history) and imagery (if present, like family traditions) suggest a personal, familial connection to these legacies.