The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman

What poetic technique is demonstrated in the line: 'We’ve braved the belly of the beast'?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

How does the structure of 'The Hill We Climb' contribute to its message?

• The poem's structure builds momentum and reinforces themes of hope and perseverance.

• The poem's structure is random and does not support its message.

• The poem's structure focuses solely on historical events without emotional depth.

• The poem's structure is simplistic and lacks any significant impact.

Where was 'The Hill We Climb' first performed?

• At the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden in Washington DC.

• At the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

• At the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

• At the Super Bowl halftime show.

What is the significance of the phrase 'lay down our arms' in the context of the poem?

• It represents the act of preparing for battle.

• It symbolizes the act of giving up hostility and embracing peace.

• It refers to the physical act of laying down weapons in a war zone.

• It indicates a call to arms for a new conflict.

What literary devices are commonly used in 'The Hill We Climb'?

• Metaphor, imagery, alliteration, and repetition.

• Simile, hyperbole, personification, and irony.

• Onomatopoeia, symbolism, foreshadowing, and tone.

• Allusion, oxymoron, euphemism, and climax.

What record did Amanda Gorman break during her performance of 'The Hill We Climb'?

• She became the youngest person to read a poem at a presidential inauguration.

• She was the first poet to perform at a presidential inauguration since 1961.

• She wrote the longest poem ever recited at a presidential inauguration.

• She was the first female poet to perform at a presidential inauguration.

What are the two meanings of 'arms' in the line: 'We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another'?

• Weapons and body parts.

• Tools and equipment.

• Flags and banners.

• Hands and feet.

Who does Amanda Gorman refer to as 'a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother'?

• Herself.

• A historical figure

• A fictional character

• A famous actress

How does Amanda Gorman's background influence her poetry?

• Her experiences as a Black woman raised by a single mother inform her themes of resilience and hope.

• Her travels around the world inspire her to write about different cultures.

• Her education in a prestigious university shapes her vocabulary and style.

• Her family's wealth allows her to focus solely on her writing without financial concerns.

What is the role of alliteration in poetry, as seen in Gorman's work?

• Alliteration creates a visual image for the reader.

• Alliteration enhances the musical quality of the poem and emphasizes key ideas.

• Alliteration is used to create a sense of urgency in the poem.

• Alliteration serves to confuse the reader with complex sounds.