Lift Every Voice and Sing

How does the emphasize on lines 7-8 from the first stanza, Sing a song, full of the faith that the dark past as taught us highlight a theme in the text? Lines:

• The lines show importance of taking action in response to fear

• The lines suggest that belling out a harmonious melody is one way to resist oppression

• The lines emphasize that the speakers journey is just beginning

• The lines illustrate the unwavering devotion that the speakers share

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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"

• a period of time that no longer exists

• a period of time marked by traumatic suffering

• period of time with an obvious absence of light

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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

• A group of people who have a shared and difficult experience can move forward collectively toward a better future.

• It is necessary to enlist the help of people in power in order to achieve goals in a timely manner.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

From the Chapter, School, in Leon's Story, What impact did Mr. Clark have on Leon?

• Clark was very strict and made Leon learn his math facts

• Clark showed great empathy and kindness by his mere presence in the face of racism

• Clark was Leon's cousin who taught him well in elementary school.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Shuffle Along was a musical that had what kind of tone?

• sad and melancholy tone

• upbeat and lively tone that spoke of the great freedoms and happiness of blacks

• neutral tone that spoke to the numbness of the Harlem Renaissance

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4