Question

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The sentences below appear in a poem with this theme: Believing in yourself is possible even if others don’t believe in you? How does the use of the word designated support the poem’s theme?

I was born a nobody. I was left to be tended by anybody. I was dismissed by everybody. That was all before I designated myself Somebody.
a. It shows that the speaker now feels powerful enough to name herself
b. It describes the development of the speaker’s character over time.
c. It hints at some flaws in the speaker’s personality.
d. It provides an important clue about the character’s background.

Answer 1

The word 'designated' in the poem highlights the speaker's empowerment in choosing their identity and supports the theme of self-belief.

Step-by-step explanation:

The use of the word designated in the poem supports the theme that believing in yourself is possible even if others don't believe in you. This is because the word designated implies that the speaker has taken the power to define their own identity, moving from being a 'nobody' to claiming the title of 'Somebody'. The act of self-designation reflects the speaker's inner strength and conviction in their self-worth regardless of others' dismissive attitudes. It is a potent declaration of self-empowerment and transformation, epitomizing the crux of the poem's message about self-belief.

Answer 2

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Other keywords like "was" show that this poem is past tense so it could not be A. Poems are usually short with no characters or story and although this can be considered a "characters background", the rest of the poem does not continue, therefore its not D. There was not a clue as if the speaker has done something wrong as a "flaw" in their personality, but C. does not support the word "Designated" within our question.