What is the main theme of 'On Being Brought from Africa to America'?
"On Being Brought from Africa to America" Flashcard

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The poem explores themes of identity, race, and the experience of being brought from Africa to America, highlighting the complexities of Wheatley's experience as an enslaved person.
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Who is the author of 'On Being Brought from Africa to America'?
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Phillis Wheatley.
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What does the term 'scornful' imply in the context of the poem?
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It suggests a feeling of distaste or contempt towards Wheatley and her race.
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What is the rhyme scheme of 'On Being Brought from Africa to America'?
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The rhyme scheme is AA BB CC DD.
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What does the phrase 'Their colour is a diabolic die' suggest?
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It suggests that the speaker views the color of her skin as something negative or evil, reflecting societal prejudices.
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What literary device is predominantly used in 'On Being Brought from Africa to America'?
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The poem uses couplets, which are pairs of rhyming lines.
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How does Wheatley express her feelings about her enslavement in the poem?
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She expresses a complex mix of gratitude for her Christian salvation and sorrow for her loss of freedom.
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