The Rape Joke

Create an impactful and thought-provoking image that symbolizes the themes of sexual assault and humor, featuring a somber background, intertwined symbols of pain and laughter, and a female figure reflecting deep emotions. Include subtle elements like a diary and red tones to represent the narrative's core events.

The Rape Joke Quiz

Test your knowledge and understanding of the sensitive topic addressed in the powerful poem "The Rape Joke." This quiz challenges you to reflect on the poetic elements and themes surrounding sexual assault, while exploring the complexity of humor in such a serious context.

9 thought-provoking questions
Multiple choice and essay formats
Encouragement for deeper discussion

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ReflectingTruth543

What had the narrator been drinking?

Wine coolers

Beer

Mikes Hard Lemonade

Margaritas

What was the rapist's occupation?

Bartender

Chef

Bouncer

Teacher

The rapist kept a diary.

True

False

What was the name of the rapist's best friend?

Peepee

Peewee

Weepee

Weewee

What is the narrator's attitude toward her experience?

Hysterical

Depressed

Nonchalant

Sarcastic

What does the "red event" in the poem refer to?

The narrator's period

Her blood when the narrator was raped.

The narrator's blood from when she was beat

It refers to the pain the narrator experience during her abuse

The rape joke is a noun in this story

True

False

What is the best theme for this poem?

Sexual assault is a serious issue that should not be joked about.

Rape should be joked about

Sexual assault creates emotions that the victim doesn't know how to deal with

Always look out for those who might be a victim of sexual assault

Why does the author make a joke about her traumatic experiences? Support your answer by illustrating the figurative language that is used.

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