Ashley Keyser reads “Ant in Amber”

The video explores the properties of amber, including its ability to hold a static charge when rubbed on a sweater. It delves into the poetic imagery of an ant trapped in amber, leading to a poem that reflects on memory and identity. The poem, 'Aunt and Amber,' uses vivid imagery to connect amber to nature and history, highlighting its preservation qualities and symbolic meanings.

What happens when amber is rubbed on a sweater?

• It picks up a static electric charge.

• It changes color.

• It emits a fragrance.

• It becomes sticky.

What is the main theme of the poem introduced in the second section?

• The beauty of nature.

• The passage of time and memory.

• The power of electricity.

• The importance of family.

In the poem, what does the speaker suggest about their likeness?

• It is a source of power.

• It is easily forgotten.

• It is preserved like amber.

• It is constantly changing.

What does the phrase 'learning history is density' imply in the context of the poem?

• History is difficult to understand.

• History is rich and layered.

• History is boring.

• History is irrelevant.

What imagery is used to describe the end of the poem?

• A bustling city.

• A peaceful forest.

• A quiet village.

• Burning palaces at the bottom of the sea.