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In this poem “dust” is used as a symbol. Which meanings of “dust” did Johnson want the reader to take away? Select all that apply.

Death

Society

Chaos

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What are the different oddities demonstrated in the poem, and why are they used?

"The high, the low” to show differences in social status

"The black, the white” to show the differences in race

"The rich, the poor” to show economic differences

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One of the ways that Johnson utilizes “red” is…

… to illustrate her anger

… as a connection to her background

… to demonstrate people's desire for power

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Are Africa and Rome specifically used as a juxtaposition?

Yes, Africa and Rome are used to contrast two different races, the caucasians and blacks.

Yes, Africa and Rome are used to show that no matter the regional separation, we are the same

No, Africa and Rome are just notable places that the reader can understand

No, Africa and Rome are both places made up of a variety of cultures

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Who are the “unlabeled”? Select all that apply.

People in poverty

People that are forgotten

People who distance themselves

People who don’t fit the social standards

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What is the ‘mystery’?

poverty

power

racism

treasure

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“Start” is an example of multiple meaning diction, which of the following are the correct meanings of “start” employed in the poem? (Select all that apply)

the start of the poem

the start of an issue

the start of racism

the start of a journey

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Which of the following examples of rhetoric are used in the poem? Select one.

rhetorical question

hypophora

ethos, pathos, logos

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Does Tenet B apply to this poem? (Explain why or why not) (the fragmentation of society; focuses on the disillusionment with others)

Yes

No

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Which of the following is the advice Johnson is trying to give to the reader?

Life is a “mystery” so we have to figure out each other's differences to allow life to “settle” back again

We must question ourselves now about the divide we have created. Before we all turn to “dust” for in the end we are all the same

Everyone will eventually turn to “dust” . We must come together and create a “home” on this earth

Common Dust

Common Dust

In this poem “dust” is used as a symbol. Which meanings of “dust” did Johnson want the reader to take away? Select all that apply.

What are the different oddities demonstrated in the poem, and why are they used?

One of the ways that Johnson utilizes “red” is…

Are Africa and Rome specifically used as a juxtaposition?

Who are the “unlabeled”? Select all that apply.

What is the ‘mystery’?

“Start” is an example of multiple meaning diction, which of the following are the correct meanings of “start” employed in the poem? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following examples of rhetoric are used in the poem? Select one.

Does Tenet B apply to this poem? (Explain why or why not) (the fragmentation of society; focuses on the disillusionment with others)

Which of the following is the advice Johnson is trying to give to the reader?

In this poem “dust” is used as a symbol. Which meanings of “dust” did Johnson want the reader to take away? Select all that apply.

What are the different oddities demonstrated in the poem, and why are they used?

One of the ways that Johnson utilizes “red” is…

Are Africa and Rome specifically used as a juxtaposition?

Who are the “unlabeled”? Select all that apply.

What is the ‘mystery’?

“Start” is an example of multiple meaning diction, which of the following are the correct meanings of “start” employed in the poem? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following examples of rhetoric are used in the poem? Select one.

Does Tenet B apply to this poem? (Explain why or why not) (the fragmentation of society; focuses on the disillusionment with others)

Which of the following is the advice Johnson is trying to give to the reader?