Part A

In “Joy Harjo Is the First Native American Poet Laureate,” what is the author's view of Harjo's suitability for the position of poet laureate?

Responses

The author thinks it is helpful that Harjo writes about politics.
The author thinks it is helpful that Harjo writes about politics.

The author believes that Harjo was chosen because of her heritage.
The author believes that Harjo was chosen because of her heritage.

The author feels that Harjo is prepared for what the position requires.
The author feels that Harjo is prepared for what the position requires.

The author worries that Harjo is doing less work than other poets laureate.
The author worries that Harjo is doing less work than other poets laureate.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

How does the author convey the viewpoint identified in Part A?

Responses

by stating that she is the first Native American to be named poet laureate
by stating that she is the first Native American to be named poet laureate

by giving examples of her poetry and her opinions regarding politics
by giving examples of her poetry and her opinions regarding politics

by explaining that she has not finalized what her project as poet laureate will be
by explaining that she has not finalized what her project as poet laureate will be

by describing how she has been interacting with poetry audiences for years
by describing how she has been interacting with poetry audiences for years