Exploring Themes in Poetry

Exploring Themes in Poetry

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video provides five poetry collection recommendations, each with a brief discussion and a poem reading. The collections include 'Spacecraft' by John McCullough, 'Stranger Baby' by Emily Berry, 'And Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou, 'Human Chain' by Seamus Heaney, and 'The World's Wife' by Carol Ann Duffy. The presenter highlights the themes, emotional depth, and accessibility of each collection, encouraging viewers to explore poetry.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the video?

Five poetry collection recommendations

A guide to modern art

A tutorial on writing poetry

A review of classic novels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which poetry collection is described as having emotional depth and intricate wordplay?

Stranger Baby by Emily Berry

Spacecraft by John McCullough

And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary theme explored in 'Stranger Baby' by Emily Berry?

Childhood loss and grief

Romantic relationships

Nature and wildlife

Historical events

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which collection by Maya Angelou is recommended in the video?

And Still I Rise

The Heart of a Woman

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Phenomenal Woman

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What themes are explored in Seamus Heaney's 'Human Chain'?

Politics and society

Science and technology

Human relationships and time

Fantasy and adventure

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique perspective does 'The World's Wife' by Carol Ann Duffy offer?

A series of love sonnets

A collection of nature poems

Retelling of myths from women's perspectives

Stories of famous men from history

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator invite viewers to do at the end of the video?

Submit their own poetry

Request more video topics

Join a poetry reading club

Purchase the recommended books