Name: __________________________
English 9
Date: __1-13-11__
A Catalogue of Experiences: Nikki-Rosa
Read “Nikki-Rosa” on SpringBoard pp.209-210, or listen to her read the poem here:
http://nikki-giovanni.com/nikkirosa.shtml
Answer the following questions.
1. If this poem is about Nikki Giovanni, describe her childhood. (You should include at
least 3 details from the poem.)
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4. What are some images that stick out to you? (What can you see happening?)
Name at least 2.
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6. “…and they’ll probably talk about my hard childhood and never understand that all
the while I was quite happy.” (lns.30-34)
What does this line say about Nikki’s character? ________________________
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7. This poem is categorized as
a. a sonnet
b. a haiku
c. free verse
8. The poem you wrote yesterday, “I Am”, is an example of
a. an autobiographical poem
b. a biographical poem
c. an epic poem