How does the structure of the first two lines convey meaning? a) these lines convey the idea that the "new colossus" is a frightening statue. b) these lines convey the idea that the "new colossus" is just as imposing as the ancient statue. c) they establish a comparison between an ancient statue and the statue that is the subject of the poem. d) these lines establish a contrast between an ancient statue and the statue that is the subject of the poem.

Read the excerpt from the poem "growing up italian" by maria mazziotti gillan and answer the question that follows. when i was a little girl, i thought everyone was italian, and that was good. we visted our aunts and uncles, and they visted us. the italian language smooth and sweet in my mouth. in kindergarten, english words fell on me, thick and sharp as hail. i grew silent, the italian word balanced on the edge of my tongue and the english word, lost during the first moment of every question. source: gillan, maria mazziotti. "growing up italian." poetrymagazine. com. poetry magazine, n. d. web. 30 mar. 2011. what is the tone of this poem? what does the tone reveal about the speaker of the poem and the conflict she faces? based on this excerpt, what can you predict about the theme of the poem?