Amanda Gorman Becomes Youngest Inaugural Poet

Amanda Gorman Becomes Youngest Inaugural Poet

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The video covers Amanda Gorman's participation in the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, where she recited her poem 'The Hill We Climb.' The poem emphasizes themes of national unity and overcoming differences. Gorman, the youngest poet to perform at such an event, paid tribute to Maya Angelou with her attire. She was named the first National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017.

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Who was the youngest poet to recite at a presidential inauguration?

Amanda Gorman

Robert Frost

Maya Angelou

Elizabeth Alexander

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What is the main theme of Amanda Gorman's poem 'The Hill We Climb'?

Environmental protection

Economic growth

Technological advancement

National unity

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What does Amanda Gorman suggest we must do to put our future first?

Increase military strength

Focus on economic policies

Invest in technology

Put our differences aside

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What piece of jewelry did Amanda Gorman wear as a tribute to Maya Angelou?

A gold watch

A diamond necklace

A caged bird ring

A pearl bracelet

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At what age did Amanda Gorman become the first National Youth Poet Laureate?

17 years old

19 years old

21 years old

23 years old