What is the significance of the kitchen setting in Langston’s Hughes’ poem “I,Too”?
The kitchen represents images of deep racial injustice in society.
Hughes wanted to express the importance of family tradition
The kitchen is a symbol of hope during a difficult time in American society
Question 9
What is the significance of the first and last lines in Langston Hughes’ poem “I, Too”?
The speaker feels inferior to other Americans, so he “sings” to feel equal.
The speaker knows that he is as important a part of American as anyone else
The speaker is expressing his belief that he will never be accepted into his community
Question 10
In Arna Bontempts “A Black Man Talks of Reaping”, the speaker’s description of sowing seeds is _______________ for how African Americans worked hard for white people but did not reap the benefits.
Personification
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Question 11
What "A Black Man Talks of Reaping" is the tone of Arna Bontempt's
bitter
compassionate
greedy
Question 12
In Countee Cullen’s poem, “Any Human to Another”, the poet uses ________________ to communicate his theme of universal sorrow.
Rhyme Scheme
Imagery
Hyperbole
Question 13
The tone of Claude McKay’s poem, “The Tropics in New York,” is
Nostaligic
Bitter
Gloomy
Question 14 Which is NOT an example of imagery in Langston Hughes’ poem “Dream Variations”?
“Till the white day is done”
“Then rest at cool evening”
“That is my dream!”
Question 15
What does the dream in “Dream Variations” represent?
The speaker’s longing for a place where he can express himself freely
The speaker’s love of the night
The speaker’s desire to be one with nature
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