First They Came

Why is the repetition of the phrase “And I did not speak out” significant?

• It highlights the poet's fear of the authorities.

• It emphasizes the poet's lack of empathy.

• It underscores the poet's gradual realization of the impact of inaction.

• It reinforces the idea that the poet was personally unaffected by the events.

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What role does the naming of specific groups like Communists, Socialists, and Jews play in the poem's message?

• It simplifies the poem by focusing on one group's plight.

• It makes the poem exclusive to only these mentioned groups.

• It adds historical context without impacting the poem's meaning.

• It shows that oppression impacts multiple groups.

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How does the repetition used in the text contribute to its overall meaning?

• To make the poem longer

• To incorporate injustice and missed opportunity to help

• to establish Nazi rule

• To spark fear in people

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Why does the poem use "they" instead of a specific group

• Because it was many people

• because it still goes on in society today so "They" represent different issues we see in society today

• because "they" represent the soldiers in the war

• Too make the poem less violent

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Which detail best shows that the speaker feels regretful about his choices?

• "Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me."

• "I did not speak out--Because I was not a Jew."

• "Because I was not a Trade Unionist"

• "First they came for the Socialists"

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How does the structure of the text develop the concept of consequences of inaction?

• By repeating the phrases "they came for us" and "because I was not"

• By using punctuation to set off parts of the sentence

• By giving examples of groups of citizens

• By structuring the paragraph into lines

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What is the primary theme of the poem 'First They Came'?

• A) The importance of speaking out against injustice

• B) The inevitability of fate

• C) The power of silence

• D) The strength of community

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'First They Came'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Alliteration

• C) Repetition

• D) Hyperbole

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What does the phrase 'First they came for' signify in the poem?

• A) The beginning of a story

• B) The sequence of targeted oppression

• C) A call to action

• D) A historical recount

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How does the poem 'First They Came' convey a sense of urgency?

• A) Through the use of vivid imagery

• B) By listing various groups targeted

• C) By repeating the consequences of inaction

• D) By using a fast-paced rhythm

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