The Poetry of Physics

Question 1

Question 1

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B: It makes you feel powerful and connected.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes a larger message of the poem?Listening to music is a good way to maintain your privacy in a crowd.Music can make a person feel like the center of the universe.Listening to music is a good way to forget your problems for awhile.Music can make traveling from one place to another seem more enjoyable.

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B: Music can make a person feel like the center of the universe.

Question 3

How are Collins’s poem and Tyson’s essay similar?They both describe what is really present at the center of the universe.They both praise the universe as a source of inspiration.They are both unimpressed at the complexity and beauty of the universe.They both examine humankind’s place in relation to the larger universe.

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D: They both examine humankind’s place in relation to the larger universe.

Question 4

Read the sample response below. Collins points out that individuals often perceive themselves as the center of the universe. However, Tyson’s article and the video on ASASSN14-li show that humans are miniscule and powerless compared to even the smallest black hole. How does your response compare to the model?

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B: It has some of the same ideas.

Question 5

Question 5

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A: “like the center of the universe”; C: “and then, in our own tightly knit way”

Question 6

How are the poem and the essay different?The essay stresses humans’ relative insignificance, while the poem stresses humans’ perceived importance.The essay describes humans’ place in the universe, while the poem focuses more on humans themselves.The essay is a serious academic discussion of black holes, while the poem is a lighthearted discussion of music.The essay focuses on planetary exploration, while the poem focuses on the exploration of a city.

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A: The essay stresses humans’ relative insignificance, while the poem stresses humans’ perceived importance.

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