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The Poet X
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Elizabeth Acevedo
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In The Poet X, what are some rules Xiomara’s mom sets for her?
What songs will describe the Poet X?
How does Xiomara change from the beginning of the book The Poet X to the end?
"If Medusa was Dominican / and had a daughter, I think I'd be her. / I look and feel like a myth. / A story distorted, waiting for others to stop / and stare." What does this passage from The Poet X say about Xiomara's relationship with her changing body? If possible, include quotes in the answer.
What is the setting of The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo?
What is the central idea of The Poet X?
What are the effects of Acevedo's decision to write The Poet X in verse?
How does Xiomara reckon with her own silence in The Poet X?
What are the similarities and differences between Twin and Xiomara in The Poet X?
What is the last chapter of The Poet X about?
How do cultural stereotypes and gender roles impact the characters in the The Poet X?
In the middle of the novel The Poet X, why does Xiomara get a harsh punishment from her mother?
What is the climax in The Poet X?
Why is Xiomara so excited about the poem in The Poet X?
Why is Xiomara's relationship with church in The Poet X difficult?
In The Poet X, who was Xiomara's best friend?