Earthrise Flashcards
1
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Who wrote this poem and when was she born
A
Amanda Gorman 1988
2
Q
What is Gorman’s views on poetry?
A
A lends we use to interrogate history we stand on and future we stand for
3
Q
What does Gorman’s poetry confront in her poetry?
A
Real world issues such as racism, hunger, inequality, illiteracy
4
Q
What type of poem is Earth Rise
A
inspirational poem that uses lyrical and rhythmic imagery
5
Q
What historical event does the poem reference?
A
She uses a photo from the 1968 Apollo 8 Mission where NASA’s crew was the first to orbit the moon and return to Earth
6
Q
What kind of language does Amanda Gorman use to convey what kind of language
A
She uses lush and beautiful language to convey a sense of hopefulness
