Question

What is one difference in the way sensory details are used in "Harlem" and "The Weary Blues"?
“Harlem” uses all five senses, while “The Weary Blues” relies mainly on the sense of sound.
“Harlem” uses the sense of sound, while “The Weary Blues” relies on all five senses.
“Harlem” relies on the sense of touch, while “The Weary Blues” relies on the sense of sound.
“Harlem” relies on all of the senses, while “The Weary Blues” relies mainly on the sense of touch.

Answer 1

“Harlem” uses all five senses, while “The Weary Blues” relies mainly on the sense of sound.

Evidence: “Harlem” uses sight, taste, smell, touch, and even implied sound (e.g., “raisin in the sun,” “rotten meat,” “sags like a heavy load,” “fester like a sore,” “explode”), whereas “The Weary Blues” centers on auditory imagery and musical language (“I heard that Negro sing,” “droning a drowsy syncopated tune,” the piano’s moan).