Facing Fears and Imagination

The video discusses Maya Angelou's poem 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me', where a young girl expresses her bravery against various fears like shadows, noises, and imaginary creatures. The girl uses her willpower and logic to overcome these fears, emphasizing the importance of facing life's challenges with courage and maturity.

What is the main theme of the poem 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me'?

• Bravery and courage

• Childhood innocence

• Fantasy and imagination

• Fear of the unknown

What does the little girl claim does not frighten her in the beginning?

• Dragons and ghosts

• Shadows and noises

• Lions and tigers

• Frogs and snakes

Which two things does the girl mention she is not afraid of in the second section?

• Dragons and fire

• Strangers and panthers

• Barking dogs and ghosts

• Mother Goose and lions

Who is Mother Goose in the context of the poem?

• A real person

• A nursery rhyme character

• A mythical creature

• A school teacher

What does the girl say about dragons in the poem?

• They are imaginary

• They are harmless

• They breathe fire on her bedspread

• They are her friends

How does the girl deal with her fear of dragons?

• She runs away

• She calls for help

• She hides under her bed

• She says 'boo' to scare them

What effect does the girl's smile have on her fears?

• It has no effect

• It makes them stronger

• It makes them disappear

• It makes them laugh

What does the girl say about tough guys?

• They are imaginary

• They are afraid of her

• They fight alone at night

• They are her friends

How does the girl handle teasing in her new classroom?

• She fights back

• She tells the teacher

• She ignores it

• She cries

What does the girl say about frogs and snakes?

• They frighten her

• They are her pets

• They are harmless

• They only scare her in dreams