Daniel Donaghy - 'Somerset'

Daniel Donaghy - 'Somerset'

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a poem titled 'Somerset,' which is about an El stop in Philadelphia, highlighting the opioid and heroin addiction issues in the area. The poem uses a 'Golden shovel' technique, incorporating lines from Gwendolyn Brooks. It paints a vivid picture of the neighborhood's struggles, including drug use and societal decay, through a powerful recitation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the poem 'Somerset'?

The history of the L train

The opioid and heroin crisis

The architecture of the city

The beauty of Philadelphia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which poet's work is quoted at the beginning of 'Somerset'?

Langston Hughes

Robert Frost

Emily Dickinson

Gwendolyn Brooks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What imagery is used to describe the Somerset neighborhood?

Quiet parks and serene lakes

Lush gardens and vibrant streets

Abandoned buildings and drug use

Busy markets and bustling crowds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the poem depict the impact of addiction?

Through stories of recovery

By highlighting community support

By focusing on law enforcement efforts

With vivid imagery of decay

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the L train symbolize in the poem?

A connection to the past

A journey to prosperity

An escape from reality

The cycle of addiction