Poems and Poets
Who wrote "Still I Rise"?
Maya Angelou
What is the main theme of "Song of Myself"?
Individuality and democracy
What literary device is used in "Still I Rise" when Angelou repeats the phrase "I rise"?
Repetition
During what movement did Maya Angelou rise to prominence?
The Civil Rights Movement
What is the smallest poem in this unit?
"The Red Wheelbarrow"
What significant event was "The Hill We Climb" written for?
The inauguration of President Joe Biden
What theme does Maya Angelou explore in "Still I Rise"?
Resilience and empowerment
What literary device does Frost use when comparing fire to desire in "Fire and Ice"?
Metaphor
What historical era influenced Walt Whitman’s "Song of Myself"?
The pre-Civil War era and the expansion of American democracy
What recurring phrase in "Still I Rise" represents the theme of resilience?
"I rise"
Which poet is known as the father of free verse?
Walt Whitman
What duality is explored in "Fire and Ice"?
The destructive potential of desire (fire) and hatred (ice).
What poetic form does Walt Whitman use in "Song of Myself"?
Free verse
Which major global event occurred near the time Frost wrote "Fire and Ice"?
World War I
In "The Hill We Climb," what metaphor does Amanda Gorman use to represent the struggle to reach a better future?
Climbing a hill
Which Imagist poet wrote "The Red Wheelbarrow"?
William Carlos Williams
How does Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" address unity?
The poem calls for Americans to come together and heal divisions, focusing on unity for a better future.
What literary device does William Carlos Williams use to create vivid imagery in "The Red Wheelbarrow"?
Imagery
How does "The Hill We Climb" reflect the social and political climate of America in 2021?
The poem addresses the divisions in America following political unrest and calls for unity and healing.
How many lines does "The Red Wheelbarrow" have?
8 lines
In "Fire and Ice," what do fire and ice symbolize?
Fire symbolizes desire, and ice symbolizes hatred.
What theme is central to William Carlos Williams’ "The Red Wheelbarrow"?
Simplicity and the significance of ordinary objects.
What rhetorical device does Amanda Gorman use when she asks, "When day comes, we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade?"
Rhetorical question
How did the Imagist movement, led by poets like William Carlos Williams, differ from traditional poetry?
The Imagist movement rejected flowery language and focused on clear, sharp imagery and simplicity.
In "Song of Myself," Whitman compares himself to which element of nature to convey his connection to the earth?
Grass