Flipped Check: The New Colossus/The Statue of Liberty

Who wrote the poem 'The New Colossus'?

The significance of the poem 'The New Colossus' in relation to the Statue of Liberty is:

• It is inscribed on the pedestal of the statue and symbolizes welcome to immigrants.

• It describes the construction process of the statue.

• It was written by the sculptor of the statue.

• It is a historical account of the French-American friendship.

Fill in the blank: The poem 'The New Colossus' was written by Emma Lazarus for a fundraising effort to secure the pedestal to mount the ______.

• Statue of Liberty

• Eiffel Tower

• Big Ben

• Great Wall of China

What ancient structure is referenced in the title of the poem 'The New Colossus'?

Explain how the poem 'The New Colossus' contrasts the ancient Colossus of Rhodes with the Statue of Liberty.

• The poem describes the Colossus of Rhodes as a symbol of conquest, while the Statue of Liberty is depicted as a symbol of welcome and freedom.

• The poem highlights the similarities between the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Liberty as both being symbols of freedom.

• The poem portrays both the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Liberty as ancient wonders of the world.

• The poem suggests that the Colossus of Rhodes and the Statue of Liberty are both symbols of American values.