Question

“The New Colossus” is an 1883 poem by Emma Lazarus. The poem contrasts the ancient Colossus of Rhodes with the Statue of Liberty, presenting the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of a new America that rejects old-fashioned European ideals: ______
Which quotation from “The New Colossus” most effectively illustrates the claim?
Choose 1 answer:
A
"Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, / With conquering limbs astride from land to land;"
B
“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she / With silent lips."
C
"A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame / Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name / Mother of Exiles."
D
"Give me your tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"

Answer 1

The answer is B because it vividly tells the ancient lands to keep their old ways. It's also correct because it emphasizes three main points:

1. Rejection of the "Old World"
2. Rejection of "Storied Pomp"
3. Direct Contrast

Answer 2

correcttt btw this is a SAT question