Mahogany L. Browne reads "I Remember Death By Its Proximity To What I Love"

Mahogany L. Browne reads "I Remember Death By Its Proximity To What I Love"

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English

11th - 12th Grade

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The transcript features an educator sharing an excerpt from their poem, exploring themes of freedom, imprisonment, and the proximity of death to love. It delves into the complex nature of freedom, its historical ties to blood, and its role as a living document. The impact of incarceration on humanity and the constant struggle for freedom are highlighted, alongside reflections on life, love, and the transformative effects of imprisonment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced by the educator in the poem excerpt?

The relationship between death and love

The history of Lincoln Center

The role of an executive director

The process of writing poetry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is freedom described in the poem?

As a resolved question

As a historical artifact

As a container of blood and a living document

As a simple and pure concept

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the poem suggest about the impact of prison on humanity?

It is a balanced experience

It provides freedom

It is a constant undoing of humanity

It enhances creativity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the poem imply about the relationship between life and love?

They are never synonymous

They are always synonymous

They can be synonymous or not

They are unrelated

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the poem reiterate about death and love in the conclusion?

Death is a symbol of freedom

Death is remembered by its closeness to what is loved

Death is always distant from love

Death is unrelated to love