Statue of Liberty Poem Analysis

The video tutorial teaches how to draw inferences about the subject of a poem by connecting descriptive words and phrases with prior knowledge. Using Emma Lazarus's sonnet 'The New Colossus,' the lesson guides students through analyzing the poem's language to envision the Statue of Liberty. The tutorial emphasizes highlighting key phrases, making connections to known facts, and sketching the poem's subject to deepen understanding.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Memorizing 'The New Colossus'

• Learning to write a sonnet

• Drawing inferences about a poem's subject

• Understanding the rhyme scheme of poems

What type of poem is 'The New Colossus'?

• Free verse

• Limerick

• Sonnet

• Haiku

Which line from the poem suggests the subject is near the ocean?

• Sea washed sunset gates

• Give me your tired, your poor

• Mother of exiles

• I lift my lamp beside the golden door

What does the 'golden door' symbolize in the poem?

• A barrier

• A literal door

• Opportunity

• A treasure

Which words in the first stanza indicate the subject is a female statue?

• Giant and torch

• Mother and woman

• Sunset and gates

• Beacon and hand

What does the torch held by the statue represent?

• A source of light

• A warning signal

• A symbol of hope and freedom

• A decorative element

In the second stanza, who is the statue holding the torch for?

• Tourists

• Government officials

• Poor exiles and homeless

• The wealthy

What does the phrase 'silent lips' suggest about the statue?

• It is a living person

• It is a statue that cannot speak

• It is a storyteller

• It is a singer

Which cities are indicated by the phrase 'twin cities' in the poem?

• Boston and Philadelphia

• Chicago and Detroit

• Brooklyn and New York City

• Los Angeles and San Francisco

What overarching theme does the Statue of Liberty represent in the poem?

• Power

• Wealth

• Isolation

• Freedom