Flipped Check: The New Colossus/The Statue of Liberty

Who wrote the poem 'The New Colossus'?

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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