Exploring Poetry as a Tool Against Violence

What inspired the speaker to write about violence against women?

• A movie plot

• A news article

• A classmate's tragic death

• A personal experience of violence

Why does the speaker continue to write about violence?

• It is often forgotten quickly

• It is a personal challenge

• It is a popular topic

• It is required by her publisher

What does the speaker hope for her poems about violence?

• To win literary awards

• To be included in school curriculums

• To become unnecessary and outdated

• To be performed worldwide

What future does the speaker envision for her poems?

• Displayed in a museum

• Forgotten in a library

• Featured in documentaries

• Translated into multiple languages

What protective traits does the speaker intend to instill in her daughter?

• Artistic and poetic skills

• Passivity and obedience

• Strength and self-defense

• Kindness and politeness

What societal issue does the speaker address regarding her future daughter?

• Vulnerability to violence

• Political representation

• Economic independence

• Educational opportunities

How does the speaker view poetry in the context of social issues?

• As a commercial product

• As a temporary trend

• As a meaningless endeavor

• As a tool for historical record

What does the speaker use poetry for?

• To criticize

• To remember

• To educate

• To entertain

What challenge does the speaker give to the audience?

• To write their own poems

• To memorize a poem by a male poet

• To memorize a poem by a woman poet

• To critique a famous poem

What poem does the speaker end with?

• A poem by Emily Dickinson

• A poem by Sylvia Plath

• A poem by Lucille Clifton

• A poem by Maya Angelou