Martín Espada "Floaters"

Martín Espada "Floaters"

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The transcript discusses a poem from a new book by WW Norton, inspired by a viral photograph of Salvadoran migrants who drowned crossing the Rio Grande. The poem addresses public reactions, including grief, outrage, and skepticism, and explores the term 'floaters' used by Border Patrol. It narrates the lives and tragic deaths of the migrants, Oscar and Valeria, and critiques societal responses to such tragedies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction to the viral photograph of the Salvadoran migrants?

Confusion

Celebration

Grief and outrage

Indifference

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'floaters' refer to in the context of the poem?

A type of bird

A fishing technique

A term for drowned migrants

A type of boat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are Oscar and Valeria in the poem?

Journalists

Border Patrol agents

Photographers

Salvadoran migrants

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Oscar take before the tragedy occurred?

He moved to another country

He started a new job

He bought a new house

He sold his motorcycle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the poem describe the reaction of the Border Patrol to the photograph?

They were supportive

They were skeptical

They were outraged

They were indifferent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the poem suggest about the authenticity of the photograph?

It was a painting

It was questioned by conspiracy theorists

It was definitely fake

It was edited by the media

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the poem's final message regarding the deceased migrants?

To forget their names

To remember and honor their names

To question their existence

To ignore the incident