Item 4 Question 1
Part A

In “Joy Harjo Is the First Native American Poet Laureate,” what is the author's viewpoint on Harjo's writing style?

The author would like Harjo to be more directly political in her poems.

The author approves of Harjo's decision to write poetry in a modern way.

The author admires Harjo's ability to write about universal subjects.

The author sees a connection between Harjo's poetry and music.
Question 2
Part B

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

by discussing Harjo's work as a musician and a dancer

by providing an example of a poem that does not rhyme

by explaining that Harjo has refused to speak directly about the president

by stating that Harjo's poems could relate to any time in history