Contrasting the Colossus and Liberty

The video tutorial teaches how to contrast the Statue of Liberty with the Colossus of Rhodes using Emma Lazarus's poem 'The New Colossus'. It explains the concept of allusions with examples and guides students to visualize and contrast the two statues by identifying specific descriptive words. The lesson involves re-reading the text, jotting down visual cues, sketching images, and using a Venn diagram to highlight differences. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the contrasting techniques learned.

What is the main focus of the lesson?

• Analyzing the rhyme scheme of 'The New Colossus'

• Exploring the life of Emma Lazarus

• Contrasting the Statue of Liberty with the Colossus of Rhodes

• Discussing the history of the Colossus of Rhodes

What is an allusion?

• A type of rhyme scheme

• A direct quote from another text

• A metaphor used in poetry

• A reference to a well-known person, place, or event

Which ancient statue does Lazarus allude to in her poem?

• The Statue of Athena

• The Great Sphinx

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Statue of Zeus

How is the Colossus of Rhodes described in the poem?

• As a mother figure

• With a torch in hand

• With conquering limbs astride from land to land

• As a gentle giant

What imagery is used to describe the Statue of Liberty?

• A brazen giant

• A silent guardian

• A conquering hero

• A mighty woman with a torch

What does the phrase 'mother of exiles' suggest about the Statue of Liberty?

• She is a conqueror

• She is a protector of immigrants

• She is a mythical creature

• She is a symbol of war

How does the poem contrast the two statues?

• By describing both as ancient wonders

• By depicting one as a conqueror and the other as a liberator

• By highlighting their architectural styles

• By showing both as symbols of freedom

What does the word 'brazen' imply about the Colossus of Rhodes?

• It is fragile and delicate

• It is made of bronze

• It is hidden from view

• It is bold and shameless

What does the phrase 'worldwide welcome' indicate about the Statue of Liberty?

• It is a symbol of exclusivity

• It is a monument to ancient Greece

• It is a beacon for travelers

• It is a welcoming figure for all

What is the significance of the Statue of Liberty's location?

• It stands in a desert

• It is located in a secluded area

• It is in a harbor between two cities

• It is on top of a mountain