A Prayer from the Womb and A Letter from an Unborn Baby Questions 1.) In both selections, the speakers make promises to the mother. Compare these promises. Which is more positive in tone.

2.) Aside from the genre and form of the two texts, how else do they differ?

3.) Describe the persona in the poem.

4.) The second selection is presented in the form of a letter. What effect does this achieve?

5.) What words do the speakers in both selections use to refer to their mother? What would the effect be if these terms of endearment were replaced with a formal term such as "Mother"?