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"Lift Every Voice and Sing"



Which of the following most closely identifies the focus of the speaker?

a
The speaker is focused on a group of people and their history.
b
The speaker is focused solely on himself and a particular event.
c
The speaker is focused on his immediate family and a gathering.
d
The speaker is focused on a close friend and a shared experience.
Question 17 (3 points)
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"



In the first stanza, the phrase dark past most likely refers to .

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.
a
a period of time that no longer exists
b
a period of time before the printing of stories
c
a period of time marked by traumatic suffering
d
a period of time with an obvious absence of light
Question 18 (3 points)
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"



Which of the following best expresses the theme of the entire poem?

a
In order to maintain a healthy body and outlook, people should gather to walk and to sing as a way to encourage one another.
b
A group of people who have a shared and difficult experience can move forward collectively toward a better future.
c
It is necessary to enlist the help of people in power in order to achieve goals in a timely manner.
d
Knowing what has occurred in the past can influence a group of people in developing better plans and goals.
Question 19 (3 points)
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"



Which pair of lines from the poem best supports the previous answer?

a
“Lift every voice and sing, / Till earth and heaven ring,”
b
“Have not our weary feet / Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?”
c
“Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last / Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.”
d
“Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand / True to our God, true to our native land.”

1 answer

Here are the answers to the questions based on "Lift Every Voice and Sing":

Question 16:
Which of the following most closely identifies the focus of the speaker?
Answer:
a - The speaker is focused on a group of people and their history.

Question 17:
In the first stanza, the phrase dark past most likely refers to .
Answer:
c - a period of time marked by traumatic suffering.

Question 18:
Which of the following best expresses the theme of the entire poem?
Answer:
b - A group of people who have a shared and difficult experience can move forward collectively toward a better future.

Question 19:
Which pair of lines from the poem best supports the previous answer?
Answer:
c - “Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last / Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.”

These answers reflect the overall themes and messages conveyed within the poem, emphasizing collective experiences, struggles, and hopes for the future.