Clint Smith reads "what the cicada said to the black boy"

The video features a poem from the speaker's debut poetry collection, 'Counting Descent', released in 2016. The poem is part of a series that imagines non-human entities offering guidance to black children, akin to the advice given by black parents to help their children navigate a prejudiced world. The speaker reflects on societal challenges and personal experiences, drawing parallels with nature's survival tactics, and offers advice on resilience and unity.

What is the main theme of the poem 'What This Acada Said to the Black Boy'?

• The beauty of nature

• Advice and solace to black children

• The history of cicadas

• The importance of education

How does the poet describe the way society views black individuals?

• As artists

• As a multiplicity of mistakes

• As heroes

• As leaders

What metaphor does the poet use to describe resilience?

• Swarming like cicadas

• Growing a tree

• Sailing a ship

• Building a house

Why does the poet mention cicadas showing their face every 17 years?

• To highlight their rarity

• To emphasize their survival strategy

• To discuss their diet

• To show their beauty

What advice does the poet give to black children in the poem?

• To make new friends

• To study hard

• To travel the world

• To get some wings