Question

Part A
Which of the lines uses figurative language to best convey the meaning of the poem that the United States is a land of opportunity?


A. “‘Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!’ cries she”

B. “‘I lift my lamp beside the golden door!’”

C. “‘The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.’”

D. “‘Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me’”
Part B
Which of the following best explains how the figurative language you chose in Part A conveys the message of American opportunity?


A. The phrase “storied pomp” is a metaphor referring to the riches, which the immigrants may gain by coming to the United States.

B. The phrase “golden door” conveys the meaning of American opportunity because it is a metaphor, which suggests both a precious metal and something opening.

C. In “wretched refuse” and “teeming shore,” Lazarus uses a metaphor to explain the poverty that motivated many immigrants to come to the United States.

D. By calling the immigrants “homeless” and “tempest-tost,” the poet uses a metaphor to describe the misery and danger they are leaving behind for new opportunities in the United States.

Answer 1

Part A: B

Part B: B — “golden door” is a metaphor suggesting a valuable, open gateway; coupled with the lifted lamp it symbolizes welcome and opportunity offered by the United States.