The New Colossus

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Who is the author of 'The New Colossus'?

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Emma Lazarus

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What does the phrase 'Mother of Exiles' refer to in 'The New Colossus'?

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The Statue of Liberty

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What does 'The New Colossus' symbolize?

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Freedom

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What is the significance of the line 'From her beacon-hand / Glows world-wide welcome'?

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It represents the welcoming nature of the Statue of Liberty to immigrants.

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What does the term 'beacon' mean in the context of the poem?

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A source of light or inspiration, symbolizing hope for immigrants.

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What is the main theme of 'The New Colossus'?

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The theme is about welcoming immigrants and the idea of freedom.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'brazen giant of Greek fame'?

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Allusion, referring to the Colossus of Rhodes.

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What does the line 'Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame' imply?

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It contrasts the Statue of Liberty with the Colossus of Rhodes, emphasizing a different kind of strength.

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What is the tone of 'The New Colossus'?

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The tone is hopeful and welcoming.

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What does the phrase 'silent lips' suggest about the Statue of Liberty?

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It suggests that the statue cannot speak, yet conveys a powerful message.