Exploring the Themes of Adulthood in Suli Breaks' Poetry

What did the speaker lose from an early age?

• Wealth

• Education

• Childhood

• Freedom

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What was the speaker's family searching for?

• New careers

• A better life

• Historical roots

• Lost relatives

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did the speaker learn about appearances by the age of 17?

• Economic theories

• Social norms

• Consequences of attire

• Fashion trends

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the speaker say about the educational system?

• It is highly effective

• It is outdated

• It is neglectful

• It is supportive

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What societal issue does the speaker highlight about adulthood?

• Social mobility

• Career success

• Loss of dreams

• Financial independence

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the speaker describe the pursuit of perfection?

• Unattainable

• Simple

• Necessary

• Fulfilling

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe his city?

• A bustling marketplace

• A vibrant playground

• A quiet suburb

• A graveyard

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker regret about his interactions with teachers?

• Being too demanding

• Skipping classes

• Not listening enough

• Not being serious

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker imply about traditional success paths?

• They are universally attainable

• They are misleading

• They are reliable

• They are easy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What event is the speaker promoting at the end of his talk?

• A seminar

• A live show

• A book launch

• A concert