Amanda Gorman's The Hill We Climb

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What is the main subject of “The Hill We Climb”?

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Healing and unity in America after division, with hope for justice.

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How does Gorman use inclusive language?

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She emphasizes “we,” “us,” and “our” to unite her audience in shared responsibility.

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What is Gorman’s narrative voice like?

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Distinct, confident, uplifting—personal yet universal.

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What mood does Gorman often create in the poem?

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Resilience, optimism, and urgency, encouraging active hope.

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What is Gorman’s tone in *“The Hill We Climb”*?

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Passionate, contemplative, and hopeful.

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What is Gorman’s style characterized by?

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Vibrant rhythm, musicality, and energy, especially when recited aloud.

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Define allusion and give an example of Gorman’s use.

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A reference to history/culture; she uses allusions to connect to collective memory.

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What are alliteration and assonance?

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Repetition of consonant (alliteration) or vowel (assonance) sounds to create rhythm.

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Define anaphora and its effect.

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Repetition at the beginning of clauses; builds emphasis and crescendo.

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Define anadiplosis with an example.

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Repetition in the middle of successive clauses (e.g., “Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate.”).