Emma Lazarus is associated with which contribution?

• A. A poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty's pedestal
• B. A novel published in Paris
• C. A scientific treatise on electricity
• D. A sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum

Answer: (A)

Emma Lazarus is best understood as the poet who wrote a sonnet that was later engraved on the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal. The poem, titled The New Colossus, was created to help raise funds for the statue’s pedestal and has become famous for its welcoming message to immigrants, shaping how the statue is seen as a symbol of refuge. This connection to the pedestal and its immigrant-welcome theme is why this contribution stands out. She did not publish a Parisian novel, produce a scientific treatise, or create a sculpture, so those options don’t fit with what she is known for.