Truth Nikki Grimes

Explain how the structure of the poem contributes to the overall message about truth.

• The structure of the poem has no impact on the message about truth

• The structure of the poem may change the message about truth depending on the reader's interpretation

• The structure of the poem can confuse the reader and distract from the message about truth

• The structure of the poem can reinforce the message about truth by mirroring its clarity or obscurity.

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What role does imagery play in highlighting the theme of truth in the poem?

• Imagery distracts from the theme of truth by introducing irrelevant details

• Imagery enhances the theme of truth by creating vivid visual descriptions and sensory details.

• Imagery has no impact on the theme of truth in the poem

• Imagery distorts the theme of truth by creating confusing visuals

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What is the effect of David comparing himself to a "tree" and a "raft?"

• it shows how difficult life can be

• it shows that he helps others

• it shows how he feels used by others

• it shows how he would like to escape

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What does the phrase “our color works to camouflage our / character and promise —at least, in certain eyes” mean as it is used in the poem (Lines 15-16)?

• The speaker and their peers wear dark colors in hopes of blending him.

• People judge the speaker, and people like them, because of the color of their skin.

• The kids hide their capabilities out of fear of what others will think of them.

• People don’t expect as much from the kids because of their young age.

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What is the primary theme explored in Nikki Grimes' poem 'Truth'?

• A) Love

• B) Courage

• C) Truth

• D) Freedom

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How does Nikki Grimes use metaphor in her poem 'Truth'?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To create a humorous tone

• C) To enhance the theme of truth

• D) To describe the setting

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Which literary device is predominantly used by Nikki Grimes to convey the theme of truth?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Imagery

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Irony

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In Nikki Grimes' poem 'Truth', what does the imagery of light and darkness symbolize?

• A) Happiness and sadness

• B) Knowledge and ignorance

• C) Wealth and poverty

• D) Love and hate

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What is the effect of the poem's structure on its theme of truth?

• A) It makes the theme less clear

• B) It reinforces the theme

• C) It distracts from the theme

• D) It has no effect on the theme

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How does the use of first-person perspective in 'Truth' affect the reader's understanding?

• A) It distances the reader

• B) It personalizes the theme

• C) It confuses the reader

• D) It has no effect

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