Harlem Ren Poems Assessment

What does the speaker argue that grief is in “Any Human to Another”? 

• an avoidable condition
• a shared experience 
• a solvable problem 
• a constant state 

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Reread line 16 in “Any Human to Another.” The figurative “little tent” gives the impression of 

• a place to camp in a meadow
• a home that is safe and warm
• isolation from others’ sadness
• a way to overcome difficulties 

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Cullen emphasizes the theme of “Any Human to Another” through a speaker that is

• the essence of all human joy and sorrow 
• an individual who strikes down grief
• a person who is confident and proud  
• a representative of all human beings 

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Which excerpt from “Storm Ending” is an example of literal language?  

• “above our heads” 
• “bell-like flowers” 
• “Thunder blossoms”
• “Full-lipped flowers” 

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What does the speaker in “Storm Ending” do to signal the end of the storm? 

• reference the sun appearing 
• compare bells and thunder 
• describe the wind’s sound 
• discuss types of flowers

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What is most likely the theme of “Storm Ending”? 

• The sound of thunder is unreal. 
• The earth is sweet and bountiful. 
• Nature is both powerful and beautiful. 
• Storms are the most frightening phenomenon. 

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The speaker in “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” plants seeds deeply 

• so his children cannot find them
• so the seeds will be safe in the soil 
• because the seeds are in danger of drying out 
• because that is how his father told him to plant

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How do you know that “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” most likely concerns an American experience? 

• It mentions countries bordering the United States. 
• It describes specific places in the United States. 
• It references American birds and plants. 
• It discusses typical American activities. 

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After reading “A Black Man Talks of Reaping,” you understand that the title emphasizes that the theme concerns 

• psychological problems 
• farming techniques
• political situations 
• racial issues 

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“Storm Ending” differs from the other two poems because it 

• could relate to issues of race in modern times 
• uses correct punctuation throughout the poem 
• discusses nature instead of human relationships 
• relies on a speaker who represents a larger group 

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