In "be small for me", what kind of pressure is the speaker talking about?
The pressure to make herself smaller, quieter, or less noticeable.
What moment is the turning point of "A Doll's House"?
When Torvald reacts in anger then forgives Nora. Nora realizes she is treated like a doll.
Why is the tarantella (the Italian dance) so important in Nora’s story?
It helps her delay the truth and shows her panic.
What kind of reader is most likely to connect strongly with “be small for me”?
Someone who has also felt pressured to make themselves smaller or less visible.
What does the word "restrictive" mean in the context of "A Doll’s House"?
Limiting freedom or independence.
What does the word "diminish" mean in the context of "be small for me"?
To reduce someone’s power, voice, or importance.
What does the word "complexity" mean?
To have many layers, many aspects, and not simple.
In "A Doll's House", how does Nora’s voice change in Act III?
It becomes calm, direct, and independent.
What is the effect of repeating the phrase “I rise” in “Still I Rise”?
It reinforces strength, resilience, and triumph.
What is the tone of “be small for me”?
Defiant, rebellious, confrontational
Which metaphor in “Still I Rise” most strongly shows power?
"I am a black ocean leaping and swelling"
How does the speaker respond to racist oppression in “Still I Rise”?
She refuses to let it define or defeat her.
What type of struggle connects all four texts in this packet?
Women confronting systems (society or in marriage) that limit identity, voice, and freedom.
What does resilience mean in the context of “Still I Rise”?
The strength to keep going in spite of all the negativity she faces
What does the word "dignity" mean in the context of “Still I Rise”?
Self-respect / self worth that cannot be taken away.
Why is Nora’s final decision so important?
It marks her choice to discover her own identity.