How it Feels to Be Colored Me

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What does the term 'sea change' refer to in Hurston's essay?

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A difference in the way others perceive her.

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How does Hurston use music in The New World Cabaret?

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She embraces racial differences.

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What literary device does Hurston primarily rely on in the opening sentence of her essay?

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Irony.

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How can Hurston's tone in the essay be best described?

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Provocative and satiric.

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What literary element is NOT present in paragraph 3 of Hurston's essay?

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Paradox.

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Define 'irony' in the context of literature.

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What is the significance of racial pride in Hurston's work?

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It emphasizes the importance of cultural identity and self-acceptance.

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Explain the concept of 'figurative language'.

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

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What is 'hyperbole' and how is it used in literature?

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Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Define 'colloquial speech'.

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Informal language or slang used in everyday conversation.