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1
In “I Am Music,” what are some of the “human” actions taken by music?
Teaches other artists how to apply their craft (Line 7)
Takes a political stand (Line 9)
Opens people’s eyes (Line 2)
Teaches dancing (Line 16)
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Who narrates “I Am Music”?
Music personified
A mirror
Common
A person compared to music
3
Which of the following lines seem political from "Fight the Power"?
“Our freedom of speech is freedom or death” Line 3
“To revolutionize make a change nothin’s strange” Line 7
“We got to fight the powers that be…”Line 4
“It's a start, a work of art” Line 6
4
What kind of “human attitude” has the poet given the mirror?
Attitude of judgement.
Mirror hates people using it.
Mirror has no opinion or preconception
Attitude of indifference (cold and unfeeling)
5
Both Plath and Common…
Show how humanity lies.
Use personification.
Discuss the theme of truth.
Use the first person “I.”
6
What do the lines “unmisted by love or dislike” mean?
The mirror doesn’t like anyone.
The mirror is not biased.
The mirror judges those who use it.
The mirror is unclear about feelings.
7
How is Plath different than Common?
Plath’s poem is indifferent. Common’s poem is angry.
Plath is somber/scary. Common is warm/inviting.
Plath is indifferent about mirror. Common cares about music.
8
In line 2, what is it that “we need”?
Thoughtfulness
Kindness
Awareness
Finesse
9
What is figuratively (imagination) happening in the poem?
Sylvia Plath is writing a poem about a mirror.
Sylvia Plath imagines what a mirror might say about itself.
A mirror is talking like a human.
A mirror judges those who use it.
10
What is figuratively happening in lines 8 & 9 of "The Tide Rises"? What are we to imagine?
The waves represent time wiping things away.
The footprints represent what we leave behind.
Nature is destroying humanity.
11
Why does Plath’s poem leave the reader feeling stoic and depressed?
The mirror is not human like in the way it speaks truth.
The mirror shows people what they want to see.
The mirror judges people who use it.
The mirror likes to show people lies.
12
What kind of “human attitude” has the poet given music?
Music is smooth, easy, and cool.
Music is compassionate, insightful, esoteric, & unstoppable.
Music is fickle and cold.
13
What is literally (really) happening in lines 13 & 14 of "The Tide Rises"?
The traveler wakes up and goes to sea.
The traveler does not return to the town again.
The traveler moves on to the next town.
14
What are some of the “human actions” that the mirror takes in Plath’s poem?
The mirror is both cruel and truthful.
The mirror can see.
The mirror can judge.
The mirror can swallow.
15
What is literally happening in the poem?
A mirror is describing itself.
The author is describing a mirror.
A mirror is describing humanity.
The author thinks humanity doesn’t like mirrors.
16
What is literally (really) happening in lines 8 & 9 of "The Tide Rises..."?
A tide comes in, wiping footprints away.
The traveler has left footprints on the beach.
Children put their feet and hands in the sand.
17
What does line 3 “Our freedom of speech is freedom or death” mean?
That freedom of speech shows if we are free.
That government controls everything.
That freedom of speech determines our freedom.
That freedom of speech can make us cruel.
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How does Common’s poem address political or spiritual concerns?
He references current times/events.
Musical ancestors (Jay, Dre, Steely Dan, etc.)
He alludes to presidents.
19
What does the title “Fight the Power” mean?
A call to action
A call to ignore government
A call to change who has power in society
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Who narrates “Mirror”?
A mirror
Sylvia
Sylvia Plath
Snow White
