In "I Am Offering This Poem," what does Baca's use of the metaphor "so it is a pot full of yellow corn / to warm your belly in the winter" show that he wants for the poem's subject?A.That he believes corn is good for her to eatB.That he wants to make sure she has enough to eatC.That he wants to give her comfort and warmthD.That he wants to cook her a healthy meal

Which is the best analysis of Baca's choice to compare his poem to a pot full of yellow corn?A.He wants his reader to understand the effects of hunger.B.He wants his reader to imagine living in another country.C.He wants his reader to feel content and warm.D.He wants his reader to learn to cook a special type of meal.

Click to read "I Am Offering this Poem," by Jimmy Santiago Baca. Then answer the question.What point is the poet making through the figurative language in the second stanza of the poem?A.The speaker wants to cook and care for the subject of the poem.B.The speaker is bringing gifts to the subject of the poem.C.The speaker sees the speaker of the poem does not have food or clothing.D.The speaker wants to take care of the subject of the poem.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

"I Am Offering this Poem" by Jimmy Santiago Baca. Then answer the question.The feeling of love that the author expresses in the poem is best contrasted by which line?A.rest by this fire, and make you feel safeB.come knocking, and I will answer, give you directionsC.no longer cares if you live or dieD.so it is a pot full of yellow cornSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

3. Discuss the role of the extended metaphor of the tongue as a plant in the first stanza. How does this metaphor enhance the reader's understanding of the poet's internal conflict and journey to reconnect with her mother tongue?

What does the poet mean by ‘May his tribe increase!’? Why do you think he saysthis? What is the central message of the poem