Fame and Silence in Poetry

The transcript is a presentation of the poem 'Famous' by Naomi Shihab Nye. It explores the concept of fame in various contexts, including nature, everyday life, and objects. The speaker reflects on personal aspirations for fame, emphasizing the importance of being remembered for one's potential rather than spectacular achievements.

Who is the author of the poem 'Famous'?

• Emily Dickinson

• Maya Angelou

• Robert Frost

• Naomi Shihab Nye

What is the river thankful for in the poem?

• The sky

• The fish

• The trees

• The mountains

Which entity is described as inheriting the earth?

• The bird

• The cat

• The loud voice

• The silent

What is the silent famous for?

• Inheriting the earth

• Being loud

• Flying high

• Being colorful

What is the cat famous to?

• The sky

• The birds

• The fence

• The dog

What is briefly famous to the cheek?

• The wind

• The sun

• The rain

• The cheer

What is more famous to the Earth than the dress shoe?

• The hat

• The tree

• The river

• The boat

What does the poet compare to the dress shoe?

• The boat

• The photograph

• The river

• The cat

Who is the bent photograph famous to?

• The one who is pictured

• The one who carries it

• The one who developed it

• The one who took it

What does the poet want to be famous for?

• Painting pictures

• Writing books

• Smiling at children

• Singing songs