Question

Read the following poem and background information. "The Armenian Language is the Home of the Armenian" by Moushegh Ishkhan
Background Information:
Because of the religious prejudice, Armenains were frequently harassed and the victims of oppression by the Turkish government. In the early 1900s, many Western countries began to officially object to the treatment of the Armenian people. The Turkish government was afraid that Western countries might send troops to fight them and help the Armenians. Their solution was to forcibly evict the entire Armenian population. Millions of Armenians were driven out of the country, and many were killed.
13. How is the Armenian language used as a symbol for the idea of home?(3 points) Responses
1. Speaking Armenian was banned, just like Armenians were banned from their home.
2. The Armenian language is hard to learn, like the Armenian people are hard to know.
3. The Armenian language provides feelings of comfort and safety, like a home.
4. Every Armenian can speak the language, just like they can find their way home.

Answer 1

3. The Armenian language provides feelings of comfort and safety, like a home.