Walt Whitman
What century was Walt Whitman born in?
19th Century
What century did Langston Hughes live in?
20th
What famous event did Amanda Gorman recite her poetry at?
Biden's 2021 presidential inauguration.
What is the American Dream?
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What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is the message of his poem "I Hear America Singing?"
Unity, individuality, optimism, etc.
What is the central message of "I, Too, Sing America"? Be SPECIFIC.
All Americans deserve an equal place at the table, and Black Americans will achieve it.
Where did Amanda Gorman go to school?
Harvard
We hold these truths to be sacred & undeniable; that all men are created equal and independent, that from that equal creation they derive rights inherent and inalienable, among which are the preservation of life, liberty, and _____________________
The pursuit of happiness
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Which profession was NOT mentioned in "I Hear America Singing"?
Hatter
Mother
Midshipman
Midshipman
What is the central metaphor of the poem "I, Too, Sing America"?
The "dinner table" is American culture and politics. The "kitchen" is the second-class treatment of Black Americans.
What is one literary device you noticed in Amanda Gorman's poem? Include an example (doesn't have to be a quote)
Repetition, alliteration, metaphor, anaphora, etc.
When did the modern American "suburb" develop?
Post WWII
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottowa
What state did Walt Whitman live in?
New York
What literary movement is Langston Hughes associated with?
The Harlem Renaissance
What type of organization is "One Pen One Page"?
a creative writing program for youth leadership
What lunch is an American most likely to eat?
Sandwich
Whale shark
Leaves of Grass
Name a literary device from "I, Too, Sing America" that isn't metaphor. Include an example.
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Amanda Gorman makes many allusions (references) to other works of literature in her poem. Name one.
The Bible, Hamilton, Maya Angelou, the Declaration of Independence, etc.
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Who is the author of "The Odyssey"?