I'm Nobody (Munoz)

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What is a 'bog'?

Back

A bog is a wetland area that accumulates peat, characterized by acidic waters, low nutrients, and a unique ecosystem.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What does the term 'symbolize' mean in literature?

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To symbolize means to represent something else, often an abstract idea or concept, through a tangible object or image.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the significance of being a 'nobody' in the poem 'I'm Nobody'?

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Being a 'nobody' signifies a rejection of societal expectations and the desire for authenticity over fame.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does the speaker compare a 'somebody' to in 'I'm Nobody'?

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The speaker compares a 'somebody' to a frog in a bog, suggesting that being a 'somebody' is undesirable.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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What is the main theme of 'I'm Nobody'?

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The main theme is the value of anonymity and the critique of public life and fame.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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How does the speaker feel about public attention?

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The speaker expresses enjoyment in being a 'nobody' and a disdain for the attention that comes with being a 'somebody'.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What literary device is used when the speaker refers to 'the bog'?

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The bog serves as a metaphor for societal expectations and the public's scrutiny.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does the phrase 'I'm Nobody' imply about identity?

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It implies that identity can be defined by one's relationship to society and the choice to reject public persona.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2