What metaphor is used in the line 'A mighty woman with a torch'?

• Sunbeam

• Candle

• Lighthouse

• Torch

How does the use of the metaphor 'Mother of Exiles' impact the poem?

• It confuses the readers by introducing irrelevant themes

• It diminishes the impact of the poem by oversimplifying the message

• It adds depth and emotion by symbolizing freedom and opportunity.

• It creates a negative tone by associating freedom with maternal figures

In what way does the metaphor 'golden door' contribute to the overall theme of the poem?

• It conveys a sense of indifference, insignificance, and irrelevance.

• It signifies mediocrity, struggle, and hardship.

• It represents darkness, despair, and failure.

• It symbolizes opportunity, wealth, and prosperity.

Why is the metaphor 'huddled masses' significant in 'The New Colossus'?

• It represents the wealthy elite in society

• It highlights the benefits of isolation and exclusion

• It signifies the importance of physical strength

• It symbolizes the diverse immigrants seeking refuge and freedom.

How does Emma Lazarus personify the Statue of Liberty in "The New Colossus"?

• As a gatekeeper

• As a mother

• As a warrior

• As a beacon of hope

What is the most likely meaning of teeming as it is used in line 12 of the poem?

• Disappearing

• Crowded

• Shifting

• Empty

According to information in the Overview and in the poem, what is most likely the speaker’s perspective of the Statue of Liberty?

• The speaker believes the Statue of Liberty is greater than the statue from ancient Greece.

• The speaker believes the Statue of Liberty is made better than the statue from ancient Greece.

• The speaker believes the Statue of Liberty looks similar to the statue from ancient Greece.

• The speaker believes the Statue of Liberty will survive longer than the statue from ancient Greece.

What is the primary theme of "The New Colossus"?

• The dangers of industrialization

• The beauty of the American landscape

• The welcoming of immigrants to America

• The conflict between the old world and the new world

Which poetic device is used in the line "The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

What historical event is directly related to the creation of "The New Colossus"?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The construction of the Statue of Liberty

• The American Civil War

• The discovery of the New World