Question
1 The Harlem Renaissance was a flowering of African American cultural, societal, and artistic expressions during the 1920s. It
showcased the rise of Black artists who had migrated to the North. Those of financial means in the area of Manhattan
supported many artists during this period through readings, benefits, and performances. Ballet, poetry, and music were all
featured. Much of what we now recognize as the development of African American arts came from this period.
2 As African American workers from the South migrated to the North, specific areas of New York became a center for
migrants. The area known as Harlem attracted a growing African American middle class. Harlem, once the home of the upper
middle class, became an African American neighborhood in the early 1900s. World War I and its demand for industrial labor
continued to draw African Americans to the area. After the war, the culture of New York City changed as the role of African
American artists became the focus of a new America.
3 Ambitious individuals who had endured the harsh realities of segregation and racism in the South drew together in Harlem.
The city offered better jobs and support of the reawakening of the arts. New music was explored with the introduction of the
Harlem Stride style, a blending of jazz and the piano. Musicians, such as Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, and Willie Smith,
offered the nation a lively new sound. Their innovations would help form a foundation for future African American musicians,
artists, and writers, who would confront racism through their art.
4 New authors also appeared during this period, including Langston Hughes. Hughes found a new form of writing in jazz
poetry. The rhythm of the poem was echoed in the rhythm and beat of the music, and soon Hughes performed his work with a
jazz band in the background. Hughes’ work focused on the real lives of African Americans in the then modern United States.
His poems frequently featured the dreams and aspirations of those of the lower social-economic class and their desire to gain
equal status with Caucasian citizens. He focused his work on the struggle and joy of his peers. He worked to become a
champion of African Americans who wanted to confront stereotypes and social conditions. When Hughes died in 1964, he left a
legacy for those who sought equality.
5 The Harlem Renaissance showcased the artistic contribution made by African Americans in the United States. Music, poetry,
dance, and paintings provide a legacy left by the artists of the period. The modern society of the United States owes much to
the artistic pioneers of that period.
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#10
Which sentence from the passage would support the claim that the themes of Langston Hughes' poetry matched the themes
of jazz music?
Ambitious individuals who had endured the harsh realities of segregation and racism in the South drew together in
Harlem.
The rhythm of the poem was echoed in the rhythm and beat of the music, and soon Hughes performed his work with
a jazz band in the background.
His poems frequently featured the dreams and aspirations of those of the lower social-economic class and their
desire to gain equal status with Caucasian citizens.
When Hughes died in 1964, he left a legacy for those who sought equality.
#11
Based on the text, which statement describes the MOST important similarity between Hughes' poetry and jazz?
Jazz and Hughes' poetry both share a distinct rhythmic beat.
Jazz and Hughes' poetry both reflect the struggle of racism for African Americans.
Jazz and Hughes' poetry were both new forms of artistic expression during the Harlem Renaissance.
Jazz and Hughes' poetry have both been identified by historians as foundations for modern poetry and music.
#12
What does the word flowering mean in the sentence from paragraph 1 of the passage?
The Harlem Renaissance was a flowering of African-American cultural, societal, and artistic expressions during the
1920s.
boom
decline
growth
painting
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
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#13
When the suffix -ial is added to the word benefit as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 1 of the passage, what is the
meaning of the new word beneficial?
Those of financial means in the area of Manhattan supported many artists during this period through readings, benefits,
and performances.
suitable or efficient for accomplishing a purpose
producing a favorable result; advantageous
conducive to moral or general well-being
good enough to be seen or used
#14
echo
noun
1. a consequence or repercussion
2. a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves
verb
3. to repeat a sound or a musical phrase
4. to resemble or imitate, as in another style, earlier model, etc.
Which definition BEST communicates the meaning of echoed as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 4 of the
passage?
The rhythm of the poem was echoed in the rhythm and beat of the music, and soon Hughes performed his work with a
jazz band in the background.
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
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#15
What is the author's purpose in "The Harlem Renaissance"?
to discuss the advent of jazz in America
to describe poet Langston Hughes' work in detail
to outline the history of the Harlem section of New York City
to explain the Harlem Renaissance's impact on American culture
showcased the rise of Black artists who had migrated to the North. Those of financial means in the area of Manhattan
supported many artists during this period through readings, benefits, and performances. Ballet, poetry, and music were all
featured. Much of what we now recognize as the development of African American arts came from this period.
2 As African American workers from the South migrated to the North, specific areas of New York became a center for
migrants. The area known as Harlem attracted a growing African American middle class. Harlem, once the home of the upper
middle class, became an African American neighborhood in the early 1900s. World War I and its demand for industrial labor
continued to draw African Americans to the area. After the war, the culture of New York City changed as the role of African
American artists became the focus of a new America.
3 Ambitious individuals who had endured the harsh realities of segregation and racism in the South drew together in Harlem.
The city offered better jobs and support of the reawakening of the arts. New music was explored with the introduction of the
Harlem Stride style, a blending of jazz and the piano. Musicians, such as Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, and Willie Smith,
offered the nation a lively new sound. Their innovations would help form a foundation for future African American musicians,
artists, and writers, who would confront racism through their art.
4 New authors also appeared during this period, including Langston Hughes. Hughes found a new form of writing in jazz
poetry. The rhythm of the poem was echoed in the rhythm and beat of the music, and soon Hughes performed his work with a
jazz band in the background. Hughes’ work focused on the real lives of African Americans in the then modern United States.
His poems frequently featured the dreams and aspirations of those of the lower social-economic class and their desire to gain
equal status with Caucasian citizens. He focused his work on the struggle and joy of his peers. He worked to become a
champion of African Americans who wanted to confront stereotypes and social conditions. When Hughes died in 1964, he left a
legacy for those who sought equality.
5 The Harlem Renaissance showcased the artistic contribution made by African Americans in the United States. Music, poetry,
dance, and paintings provide a legacy left by the artists of the period. The modern society of the United States owes much to
the artistic pioneers of that period.
Page 8 of 20
#10
Which sentence from the passage would support the claim that the themes of Langston Hughes' poetry matched the themes
of jazz music?
Ambitious individuals who had endured the harsh realities of segregation and racism in the South drew together in
Harlem.
The rhythm of the poem was echoed in the rhythm and beat of the music, and soon Hughes performed his work with
a jazz band in the background.
His poems frequently featured the dreams and aspirations of those of the lower social-economic class and their
desire to gain equal status with Caucasian citizens.
When Hughes died in 1964, he left a legacy for those who sought equality.
#11
Based on the text, which statement describes the MOST important similarity between Hughes' poetry and jazz?
Jazz and Hughes' poetry both share a distinct rhythmic beat.
Jazz and Hughes' poetry both reflect the struggle of racism for African Americans.
Jazz and Hughes' poetry were both new forms of artistic expression during the Harlem Renaissance.
Jazz and Hughes' poetry have both been identified by historians as foundations for modern poetry and music.
#12
What does the word flowering mean in the sentence from paragraph 1 of the passage?
The Harlem Renaissance was a flowering of African-American cultural, societal, and artistic expressions during the
1920s.
boom
decline
growth
painting
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
Page 9 of 20
#13
When the suffix -ial is added to the word benefit as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 1 of the passage, what is the
meaning of the new word beneficial?
Those of financial means in the area of Manhattan supported many artists during this period through readings, benefits,
and performances.
suitable or efficient for accomplishing a purpose
producing a favorable result; advantageous
conducive to moral or general well-being
good enough to be seen or used
#14
echo
noun
1. a consequence or repercussion
2. a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves
verb
3. to repeat a sound or a musical phrase
4. to resemble or imitate, as in another style, earlier model, etc.
Which definition BEST communicates the meaning of echoed as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 4 of the
passage?
The rhythm of the poem was echoed in the rhythm and beat of the music, and soon Hughes performed his work with a
jazz band in the background.
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
Page 10 of 20
#15
What is the author's purpose in "The Harlem Renaissance"?
to discuss the advent of jazz in America
to describe poet Langston Hughes' work in detail
to outline the history of the Harlem section of New York City
to explain the Harlem Renaissance's impact on American culture
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions based on the passage about the Harlem Renaissance:
**#10**
Which sentence from the passage would support the claim that the themes of Langston Hughes' poetry matched the themes of jazz music?
**Answer:** The rhythm of the poem was echoed in the rhythm and beat of the music, and soon Hughes performed his work with a jazz band in the background.
**#11**
Based on the text, which statement describes the MOST important similarity between Hughes' poetry and jazz?
**Answer:** Jazz and Hughes' poetry both reflect the struggle of racism for African Americans.
**#12**
What does the word flowering mean in the sentence from paragraph 1 of the passage?
**Answer:** growth
**#13**
When the suffix -ial is added to the word benefit as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 1 of the passage, what is the meaning of the new word beneficial?
**Answer:** producing a favorable result; advantageous
**#14**
Which definition BEST communicates the meaning of echoed as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage?
**Answer:** definition 1 (a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves) would be the best choice for indicating that the rhythm of the poem reflects or resonates with the music.
**#15**
What is the author's purpose in "The Harlem Renaissance"?
**Answer:** to explain the Harlem Renaissance's impact on American culture
If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
**#10**
Which sentence from the passage would support the claim that the themes of Langston Hughes' poetry matched the themes of jazz music?
**Answer:** The rhythm of the poem was echoed in the rhythm and beat of the music, and soon Hughes performed his work with a jazz band in the background.
**#11**
Based on the text, which statement describes the MOST important similarity between Hughes' poetry and jazz?
**Answer:** Jazz and Hughes' poetry both reflect the struggle of racism for African Americans.
**#12**
What does the word flowering mean in the sentence from paragraph 1 of the passage?
**Answer:** growth
**#13**
When the suffix -ial is added to the word benefit as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 1 of the passage, what is the meaning of the new word beneficial?
**Answer:** producing a favorable result; advantageous
**#14**
Which definition BEST communicates the meaning of echoed as it is used in the sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage?
**Answer:** definition 1 (a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves) would be the best choice for indicating that the rhythm of the poem reflects or resonates with the music.
**#15**
What is the author's purpose in "The Harlem Renaissance"?
**Answer:** to explain the Harlem Renaissance's impact on American culture
If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!