Understanding Fear in Poetry

Chet'la Sebree introduces herself and reflects on her high school experience, expressing how Audre Lorde's poem 'A Litany for Survival' could have helped her understand that fear is a natural part of being human. She discusses the poem's themes of fear and survival, emphasizing the importance of speaking up despite fear. Sebree then reads the poem, highlighting its relevance to current times of social and political unrest.

Who is the speaker of the video?

• Audre Lorde

• Chet'la Sebree

• A high school teacher

• A student

What is the main theme of the poem 'A Litany for Survival'?

• Achieving success

• Overcoming fear

• Finding love

• Escaping reality

What was the speaker's experience in high school?

• She was a popular student

• She was always confident

• She struggled with identity and felt invisible

• She felt very visible and known

How did the speaker cope with her feelings of fear and anxiety in high school?

• By joining clubs

• By reading fantasy novels

• By focusing on studies

• By talking to friends

What realization did the speaker have about fear and adulthood?

• Adults are never afraid

• Fear is a part of being human

• Teenagers have it all figured out

• Fear disappears with age

What does the speaker believe about the poem's message regarding fear?

• Fear is only for the young

• Fear can coexist with progress

• Fear should be ignored

• Fear is a sign of weakness

Why does the speaker find the poem relevant in 2020?

• Because it was a peaceful year

• Because of the political and social stability

• Due to the ongoing pandemic and unrest

• Due to technological advancements

What does the speaker hope the poem will encourage in others?

• To ignore their feelings

• To avoid chaos

• To speak up despite fears

• To remain silent

What is a repeated line in the poem that impacts the speaker?

• Fear is not real

• We were never meant to survive

• Survival is guaranteed

• We were always meant to survive

What does the poem suggest about speaking and silence?

• Silence is always better

• Silence is a sign of strength

• Speaking is better despite fear

• Speaking is unnecessary