Analyzing Wanda Coleman's 'Drone'

Based on the poem "drone" by Wanda Coleman, what inference can you make about the speaker's feelings towards their job?

• The speaker finds their job exciting and fulfilling.

• The speaker feels detached and disillusioned with their job.

• The speaker is indifferent to their job.

• The speaker is proud of their job.

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How does Wanda Coleman's use of language in the poem "drone" achieve the purpose of highlighting the monotony of the speaker's job?

• By using complex and varied vocabulary.

• By repeating similar phrases and ideas.

• By using vivid and colorful imagery.

• By incorporating dialogue and conversation.

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Analyze the author's purpose in writing the poem "drone." What message is Coleman trying to convey about the healthcare system?

• The healthcare system is efficient and well-organized.

• The healthcare system is indifferent to the struggles of marginalized and underserved communities.

• The healthcare system is focused on innovation and progress.

• The healthcare system is supportive and caring.

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In the poem "Drone," how does the author's diction contribute to the tone of the poem?

• The use of technical jargon creates a tone of confusion.

• The use of simple and repetitive language creates a tone of monotony.

• The use of poetic and flowery language creates a tone of beauty.

• The use of aggressive language creates a tone of anger.

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What evidence from the poem "Drone" supports the inference that the speaker feels disconnected from the patients they serve?

• The speaker frequently interacts with patients and their families to get them the help they need.

• The speaker shares that she rarely sees the patients who "quietly expire," or die, and then are replaced by other "black, latin, or poor" patients

• The speaker is deeply involved in the patients' treatment plans.

• The speaker feels bitter about the money that doctor's are earning through the unending stream of poor patients and cash flowing through the system.

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How does the author's use of language in the poem "Drone" serve to emphasize the speaker's routine and repetitive tasks?

• By using varied sentence structures.

• By employing a formal and academic tone.

• By repeating the phrase "all day" to highlight monotony.

• By using metaphors to describe the tasks.

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What is the intended audience for the poem "Drone," and how does this influence the author's message?

• Healthcare professionals, to encourage empathy for patients.

• General public, to raise awareness about healthcare inequalities.

• Politicians, to advocate for healthcare reform.

• Patients, to reassure them about their treatment.

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In the poem "Drone," how does the syntax contribute to the overall mood of the poem?

• The use of long, complex sentences creates a mood of chaos.

• The use of short, choppy sentences creates a mood of frustration.

• The use of varied sentence lengths creates a mood of unpredictability.

• The use of rhythmic and flowing sentences creates a mood of calm.

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What reasoning can be used to infer the speaker's perspective on the patients they serve in the poem "Drone"?

• The speaker has grown to view the patients as mere statistics.

• The speaker empathizes deeply with each patient's struggles.

• The speaker is pessimistic about the patients' conditions.

• The speaker is hopeful about the patients' recovery.

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How does the author's choice of diction in the poem "Drone" reflect the speaker's attitude towards their work environment?

• The use of positive and uplifting words reflects satisfaction.

• The use of neutral and detached words reflects indifference.

• The use of negative and critical words reflects dissatisfaction.

• The use of humorous and light-hearted words reflects amusement.

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