Harlem

Harlem

6th - 8th Grade

6 Qs

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Harlem

Harlem

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

Created by

ROBERT GONZALEZ

Used 2+ times

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following text features can help you make predictions about this poem?

a) Rhyme scheme

b) Imagery

c) Title

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main theme of Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem"?

The importance of following one's dreams

The consequences of unfulfilled dreams

The beauty of a sunset in the city

The struggles of city life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the speaker compare a deferred dream to in the poem?

A rose with thorns

A bird without wings

A raisin in the sun

A diamond in the rough

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of making an inference about the speaker's attitude in the poem?

The speaker uses vivid imagery to describe the consequences of a deferred dream.

The title of the poem suggests that the speaker is from Harlem.

The emphasis of the phrase "Or does it explode?" at the end of the poem suggests the speaker's frustration.

The poem is written in free verse, which allows the speaker to express their thoughts freely.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main theme of Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem"?

The importance of following one's dreams

The consequences of unfulfilled dreams

The beauty of a sunset in the city

The struggles of city life

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is used in Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem"?

Repetition

Onomatopoeia

Simile