Graphical and Structural Elements in Poetry — Quiz
Question 6 • English IV
Read the excerpt from "Jabari Unmasked” by Nikki Grimes. One look, and we are neatly judged this gang, these thugs, these dark delinquents in debt to society. Meanwhile, you fail to see that we are college-bound (more than a few), prepared to pay attention to psychology, the sciences, the arts, to thoughtfully unfurl the scrolls of human history. Instead, you see a thief who uses guile . Which statement best explains the poet’s use of the phrase "you fail to see” in the excerpt?
Answer
A
It encourages the reader to engage in and connect with their communities.
B
It emphasizes the speaker’s claim that everyone has a value they bring to society.
C
It develops the speaker’s message that stereotypes can be damaging.
D
It creates a commonality between the reader and the students who are described.
Explanation
The phrase “you fail to see” points out that people judge the students as “thugs” and “delinquents” without recognizing their ambitions and potential. This contrast shows how stereotypes can distort others’ perceptions and cause harm. Therefore, the phrase develops the speaker’s message that stereotypes can be damaging.
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