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In “mother to son”, which poetic device does langston hughes use and why? question 15 options: a) he uses similes to compare life’s hardships to ordinary, everyday things b) he uses a metaphor to compare life to a staircase c) he uses an extended metaphor to compare life’s hardships and successes to a staircase d) he uses hyperbole because everybody knows that life is a lot different than a staircase question 16 (3.18 points) in “mother to son”, “tacks” most likely represents question 16 options: a) something that hurt us physically b) small obstacles that we don’t necessarily see coming and can slow us down or cause harm c) small obstacles that can be easily overcome d) events in life which are emotionally painful question 17 (3.18 points) reread "let america be america again" by langston hughes. what is the main idea of stanza 4 (begins with "i am the poor ")? question 17 options: poor whites have had it just as hard as everyone else in trying to realize the american dream. america is a multicultural nation where all of its people work together to reach the american dream. there are many different groups of people living in america who have not been able to realize the american dream. the narrator is taking on multiple identities. question 18 (3.18 points) which of the following is not a dreamer mentioned in "let american be america again"? question 18 options: irish immigrants royalty living in the "old world" native americans african americans question 19 (3.18 points) in "let america be america again", the word lea in line 39 most nearly means question 19 options: the rugged and bare shores of the english coastline a grassland or meadow a sprawling city a vast body of water; either an ocean or a lake question 20 (3.18 points) which of the following best describes the poet's tone in "let america be america again"? question 20 options: desperate hopeful delighted confused question 21 (3.18 points) which of the following is the reason that zora neale hurston's grandmother is upset at zora for riding with white people who pass through their village at the start of "the inside search"? question 21 options: she thinks that zora plans to run away and see the world at a very young age. she is afraid that zora will be kidnapped by the white people and never be seen again. she learns that zora is taking money from the people with whom she rides. she worries that zora will offend the white people and incite violence. question 22 (3.18 points) what does zora neale hurston recognize by the end of "the inside search? " question 22 options: she can use her intelligence to have new experiences and opportunities. she can ignore her grandmother's warnings and worries because her generation is different. she can tell that friends at home are more important than people she meets from outside of her village. she can use her beauty and athleticism to travel and see the wider world.
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Ответ:
Question 1 (3.18 points)
The Harlem Renaissance was important to American society because it
highlighted the cultural achievements of African Americans.
Question 2 (3.18 points)
One goal of the Harlem Renaissance writers was to
Increase pride in African American culture
Question 3 (3.19 points)
In the first stanza, why do you think the author chose the images of "cheeks" and "eye"?
A person's face reflects his or her feelings.
Question 4 (3.19 points)
Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem?
Both A and B.
Question 5 (3.19 points)
1.Re - read the following line from “We Wear the Mask”:
“We wear the mask that grins and lies”
In the poem "We Wear the Mask," for what is the mask a metaphor?
the false exteriors being presented by African American people
Question 6 (3.18 points)
1. Re-read the following lines from the poem, “Sympathy”
“I know why the caged bird beats his wing
Till its blood is red on the cruel bars;
For he must fly back to his perch and cling
When he fain would be on the bough a-swing”
In the poem "Sympathy," what does the caged bird want most?
freedom
Question 7 (3.19 points)
Question According to the speaker in “Sympathy,” how does the caged bird feel?
constrained, oppressed, imprisoned
Question 8 (3.18 points)
Which of the following BEST explains the title “Sympathy”?
The speaker also shares the caged bird’s desire for freedom.
Question 9 (3.18 points)
In 1. the poem "The Tropics in New York," in lines 6–8, where does the speaker envision the fruit to be?
“...of fruit-trees laden by low-singing rills,
And dewy dawns, and mystical skies
In benediction over nun-like hills.”
on trees
Question 10 (3.18 points)
In “The Tropics in New York,” the speaker remembers the homeland’s skies as being
mystical blue.
Question 11 (3.18 points)
Which line from “The Tropics in New York” tells you the speaker is not in the tropics when the poem is written?
“Set in the window, bringing memories”
Question 12 (3.18 points)
When a person gives a benediction at a meal, he or she is giving a
blessing over the food
Question 13 (3.18 points)
When a person gazes at a piece of art, they are
looking intently
Question 14 (3.18 points)
In “Mother to Son”, Langston Hughes most likely uses words like I’se, climbin’, kinder, and ain’t because of all of the following EXCEPT
He wants to create a lyrical, rhythmic quality
Question 15 (3.18 points)
In “Mother to Son”, which poetic device does Langston Hughes use and why?
He uses an extended metaphor to compare life’s hardships and successes to a staircase
Question 16 (3.18 points)
In “Mother to Son”, “tacks” most likely represents
Small obstacles that we don’t necessarily see coming and can slow us down or cause harm
Question 17 (3.18 points)
Reread "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes. What is the main idea of stanza 4 (begins with "I am the poor white...")?
There are many different groups of people living in America who have not been able to realize the American Dream.
Question 18 (3.18 points)
Which of the following is NOT a dreamer mentioned in "Let American be America Again"?
Royalty living in the "Old World"
Question 19 (3.18 points)
In "Let America Be America Again", the word lea in line 39 most nearly means.
a grassland or meadow
Question 20 (3.18 points)
Which of the following best describes the poet's tone in "Let America Be America Again"?
hopeful
Question 21 (3.18 points)
Which of the following is the reason that Zora Neale Hurston's grandmother is upset at Zora for riding with white people who pass through their village at the start of "The Inside Search"?
She worries that Zora will offend the white people and incite violence.
Question 22 (3.18 points)
What does Zora Neale Hurston recognize by the end of "The Inside Search?"
She can use her intelligence to have new experiences and opportunities.
*ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO THE MULTIPLE CHOICE PART OF THE TEST*
Ответ:
riding a horse
Explanation: