A. Old myths vs. modern realities
B. The Greek Colossus vs. the Statue of Liberty
C. War vs. peace
D. Europe vs. America

2. What does the phrase “Mother of Exiles” suggest about the statue?
A. She is a goddess of war
B. She represents American history
C. She welcomes immigrants and outcasts
D. She stands against ancient traditions

3. What tone is conveyed by the lines “Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”?
A. Arrogant and commanding
B. Sympathetic and inviting
C. Indifferent and cold
D. Humorous and lighthearted

4. What is symbolized by the torch the statue holds?
A. Enlightenment and hope
B. The sun setting over the ocean
C. Military power
D. A warning to outsiders

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1. The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island, Manhattan in New York City New York United States.

   
   

2. The statue, constructed mainly out of coper, was given as a gift to the United States from the people of France.

   
   

3. Though the statue itself is 151 feet tall the total height of the structure is 305 feet when including the base.

   
   

4. It was designed by Frederick Auguste Bartholdi; and Gustave Eiffel.

   
   

5. The construction of the statue was first proposed in 1875. And took a decade to be completed.

   
   

6. On October 28 1886, the statue was dedicated.

   
   

7. The statue of liberty symbolizes freedom and features a female figure dressed in a robe representing the Roman goddess Libertas.

   
   

8. In her left arm, the statue holds a tablet inscribed with the date of the American declaration of independence.

   
   

9. In her write arm, she holds a torch over her head.

   
   

10. At the statue's feet lay broken chains: which depict freedom.

1. In your own words, explain the importance of the Statue of Liberty.

2. Describe a time when you visited an historic place. Use a few sensory details to "INFORM" the reader of your experience.

3. Define liberty. For the "I" part of the PIE format, quote a dictionary definition of the word. Do you agree or disagree with the standard definition?

The New Colossus - Statue Of Liberty National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

W: Building your vocabulary

Th: Parallelism

1. The prince abdicated the crown and left the country. Abdicated means…

1. Gave up. 

2. Sold. 

3. Reinvested into. 

4. Auctioned.

2. The convicted criminal absconded prior to the sentencing phase of the trial. Absconded means…

1. Touched the jury. 

2. Reported immediately. 

3. Left after discussion. 

4. Departed secretly.

3. The aural component of balance is critical for posture while walking. Aural means related to the…

1. Eye. 

2. Ear. 

3. Nose. 

4. Mouth.

4. The old man was benevolent with his fortune. Benevolent means…

1. Secretive. 

2. Stingy. 

3. Kind. 

4. Careful.

5. The extra dirt was a key buttress to the foundation. Buttress means…

1. Limiting factor. 

2. Support. 

3. Overwhelming condition. 

4. Obstacle.

6. The cathode of a battery was removed. Cathode means…

1. Positive pole. 

2. Negative pole. 

3. Neutral pole. 

4. Opposite pole.

7. The doctor was known as a charlatan over the years of his practice. Charlatan means…

1. Quack. 

2. Knowledgeable physician. 

3. Procedural physician. 

4. Medical examiner.

8. The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention. Copious means…

1. Minimal. 

2. Clear. 

3. Maximal. 

4. Foul.

9. The attorney accused the witness of defaming the defendant. Defaming means…

1. Killing. 

2. Badgering. 

3. Suffocating. 

4. Slandering.

10. The detective was able to derive the facts of the case. Derive means…

1. Desist. 

2. Deter. 

3. Devise. 

4. Deduce.