Symbolism and Themes in Poetry

Symbolism and Themes in Poetry

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video features a teacher reading and discussing poems. The first poem is about a historical event in the Dominican Republic where Haitian workers were executed based on their pronunciation of the word 'parsley.' The poem explores themes of identity and power. The teacher then shares a personal story about a cousin's influence during a summer. Finally, a poem in progress about sewing and meditation is introduced, reflecting on American foreign policy.

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical context of the poem introduced at the beginning?

A future prediction about the Dominican Republic

A modern-day event in Haiti

A historical event in the Dominican Republic in 1957

A fictional event in the Dominican Republic

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the dictator distinguish Haitians from Dominicans?

By their skin color

By their pronunciation of the letter 'R'

By their work ethic

By their clothing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structure of the poem 'Museum'?

Three separate sections

Two parts, each with a title

A single stanza

One long continuous part

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What imagery is used in the first part of the poem, 'The Cane Field'?

A snowy mountain

A parrot imitating spring

A serene beach

A bustling city

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the general think about in 'The Palace'?

His future plans

His mother and the fall

His childhood

His favorite book

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significance does parsley hold for the general?

It is a symbol of power

It reminds him of his childhood

It is his favorite herb

It is the word used to distinguish Haitians

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the parrot symbolize in the poem?

Freedom

Imitation and mimicry

Love

Wisdom

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