Diane Burns's Poem: Sure You Can Ask Me a Personal Question

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When was Diane Burns's poem 'Sure You Can Ask Me a Personal Question' written?

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1980s

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What is the main theme of the poem?

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Native American stereotypes

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Which Native American tribe does the poet belong to?

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Lac Courte Oreilles/Chemeheuvi

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What is the tone of the poem?

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Anger

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What is the significance of the line 'No, I didn't major in archery'?

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A sarcastic response to stereotypes

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What is the poet's attitude towards non-Native people's curiosity about her culture?

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Defensive

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What is the purpose of the poem?

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To express the poet's personal experiences

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What is the significance of the line 'This ain't no stoic look. This is my face.'?

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A rejection of stereotypes about Native Americans

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What is the poet's opinion about non-Native people's apologies for historical wrongs?

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Skeptical

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What is the overall tone of the poem?

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Humorous