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What is the main theme of the poem 'Nine Gold Medals' by David Roth?
What is the main theme of the poem 'Nine Gold Medals' by David Roth?
- Compassion and brotherhood in a competitive world (correct)
- The importance of winning in life
- The celebration of athletic achievements
- The pursuit of individual success at all costs
What event do the nine athletes participate in the poem?
What event do the nine athletes participate in the poem?
- World Championships
- Paralympic Games
- Special Olympics (correct)
- Olympic Games
According to the poet, what is the most important thing in life?
According to the poet, what is the most important thing in life?
- Defeating one's competitors
- Ending the race of life with a smile and holding hands with others (correct)
- Achieving personal success
- Winning the race
What message does David Roth aim to spread through the poem?
What message does David Roth aim to spread through the poem?
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What does the poem suggest about the competitive world?
What does the poem suggest about the competitive world?
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Poem "Nine Gold Medals" by David Roth
- The poem "Nine Gold Medals" by David Roth explores the theme of friendship and camaraderie over competitiveness.
- The nine athletes in the poem participate in a 4x100m relay event.
- According to the poet, the most important thing in life is the bond of friendship and human connection rather than winning or achieving success.
- Through the poem, David Roth aims to spread a message about the importance of sportsmanship, friendship, and mutual respect over the desire to win.
- The poem suggests that the competitive world often values winning over human relationships, but it should be the other way around.
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