Freedom's Song (Poetry)

What is the central theme of the poem?

• • the challenges of living in the United States

• • the evolving and enduring nature of freedom

• • the importance of following rules in society

• • the power of music to bring people together

What does the line “The stars on the flag dance at dusk” suggest about freedom?

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• Freedom is a dynamic and living concept.
• Freedom is unpredictable and chaotic.
• Freedom is rigid and unchanging.
• Freedom is fleeting and temporary.

How does the imagery in “a mosaic of tongues” contribute to the poem’s meaning?

• • It highlights the diversity of languages and cultures in the United States.

• • It describes the difficulty of communicating in a large country.

• • It suggests that freedom is best expressed through art.

• • It emphasizes the need for unity over individual expression.

What tone does the poet use to describe freedom in the United States?

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• Hopeful and reverent
• Critical and dismissive
• Detached and indifferent
• Sad and regretful

Why does the poet describe freedom as “the rhythm of footsteps marching toward justice”?

• • to emphasize the sound of soldiers during wartime

• • to suggest that freedom is a natural and effortless process

• • to show how freedom requires constant movement and effort

• • to highlight the slow progress of societal change

• What can the reader infer about the poet’s view of freedom in the United States?

• • Freedom is a fixed achievement of the past.

• • Freedom is only meaningful to certain groups of people.

• • Freedom is too complicated to define clearly.

• • Freedom is a continuing journey that involves everyone.

Why does the poet use free verse to write this poem?

• • to reflect the unrestricted nature of freedom

• • to create a formal tone for discussing freedom

• • to make the poem easier for readers to analyze

• • to emphasize the lack of rules in society

What does the “echo of a bell that refuses to crack” symbolize in the poem?

• • the fragile nature of democracy

• • the enduring strength of freedom and justice

• • the importance of preserving historical landmarks

• • the sound of progress breaking barriers

How does the imagery in the first stanza compare to the imagery in the final stanza?

• • The first stanza focuses on the simplicity of freedom, while the final stanza emphasizes its complexity.

• • Both stanzas highlight the shared joy of freedom.

• Both stanzas focus on the physical symbols of freedom.

• • The first stanza describes past struggles for freedom, while the final stanza reflects on future hopes.

What is the poet’s main message about freedom in the United States?

• • Freedom is a privilege that requires no effort to maintain.

• • Freedom is an unfinished journey that grows stronger with each generation.

• • Freedom is a simple concept understood by everyone.

• • Freedom is best achieved through silence and compliance.