Barbie Doll by Marge Piercy

What is the main theme of the Barbie Poem by Marge Piercy?

• The importance of fashion and style

• The history of the Barbie doll

• Societal pressure and unrealistic beauty standards

• Feminism and empowerment

In the Barbie Poem, what does the author criticize about the Barbie doll?

• poor quality materials

• limited hair color options

• lack of accessories

• unrealistic body image and gender stereotypes

How does the Barbie Poem challenge societal expectations?

• By reinforcing traditional gender roles and limiting girls' self-expression.

• By ignoring societal expectations and focusing solely on Barbie's appearance.

• By promoting conformity and discouraging individuality in girls.

• By questioning traditional gender roles and encouraging girls to be themselves.

What does the Barbie Poem suggest about the concept of beauty?

• The Barbie Poem suggests that beauty is only skin deep and does not matter much in the grand scheme of things.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that beauty is a fixed and unchanging concept that cannot be redefined.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that beauty is solely determined by one's genetics and cannot be influenced by external factors.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that the concept of beauty is often associated with physical appearance and societal standards, which can be harmful to one's self-esteem and confidence.

What literary devices are used in the Barbie Poem?

• The literary devices used in the Barbie Poem may include foreshadowing, irony, and allusion.

• The literary devices used in the Barbie Poem may include rhyme, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia.

• The literary devices used in the Barbie Poem may include repetition, flashback, and understatement.

• The literary devices used in the Barbie Poem may include simile, metaphor, personification, imagery, alliteration, and symbolism.

How does the Barbie Poem depict the impact of societal expectations on women's self-perception?

• The Barbie Poem suggests that societal expectations have no impact on women's self-perception.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that societal expectations can negatively affect women's self-perception, leading to issues like low self-esteem and body image disorders.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that societal expectations positively shape women's self-perception.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that societal expectations help women to become more confident and assertive.

What is the role of Barbie in the Barbie Poem by Marge Piercy?

• Barbie is portrayed as a symbol of perfection and ideal beauty.

• Barbie is portrayed as a villain who imposes unrealistic standards on women.

• Barbie is portrayed as a role model for young girls.

• Barbie is portrayed as a character with no significant role in the poem.

How does the Barbie Poem address the issue of body image?

• The Barbie Poem does not address the issue of body image.

• The Barbie Poem promotes a positive body image.

• The Barbie Poem criticizes the unrealistic body image promoted by the Barbie doll.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that body image is not important.

How does the Barbie Poem portray the concept of femininity?

• The Barbie Poem portrays femininity as being defined by physical appearance and adherence to societal norms.

• The Barbie Poem portrays femininity as being defined by strength, independence, and intelligence.

• The Barbie Poem portrays femininity as being defined by nurturing and caring nature.

• The Barbie Poem does not portray the concept of femininity.

What does the Barbie Poem suggest about the influence of toys like Barbie on the perception of beauty in young girls?

• The Barbie Poem suggests that toys like Barbie have a positive influence on the perception of beauty in young girls, boosting their self-esteem and confidence.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that toys like Barbie have a negative influence on the perception of beauty in young girls, promoting unrealistic beauty standards and gender stereotypes.

• The Barbie Poem suggests that toys like Barbie have no influence on the perception of beauty in young girls.

• The Barbie Poem does not address the influence of toys like Barbie on the perception of beauty in young girls.