Question

What connection does the author draw between poetry and the ability for people to understand the world around them? this is not who we are

Answer 1

Answer:

Poems are one of the most transformative art which helps in transforming a person and developing a better understanding of the World.

Explanation:

‘This Is Not Who We Are’ is a work by the famous poet and novelist Naomi Shihab Nye. Poetry helps the readers to understand the world from a different and better point of view. In this poem, Naomi helps us understand what it is to be a half Arab and half African by narrating the story of a woman. The poem depicts the fear of the people who are afraid to accept their heritage. The language used by the poets often have an emotional and strong impact on the readers.