Protest Poetry

What was the purpose of the Harlem Renaissance

• To highlight racism, discrimination, and racial inequality experienced by black people.

• To advance the unique culture of African Americans and raised racial consequences

• To bring peace to a racially divided country and to lead the fight for human rights.

What is the structure for the poem "I look at the world" by Langston Hughes?

• Limerick

• Sonnet

• Free Verse

• Narrative

Who wrote the poem "I look at the world"

• Langston Hughes.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Gwendolyn Brooks

• 1. Walt Whitman.

Which literary form does Rabindranath Tagore's poem "Freedom" belong to?

• Sonnet

• Haiku

• Ballad

• Free verse

What is the main focus of the poem "Freedom" by Rabindranath Tagore?

• The struggles faced by the people of India during their quest for independence

• The beauty of nature and landscapes in India

• The importance of family and relationships in Indian society

• The celebration of cultural festivals and traditions in India

Who does the speaker of the poem "Freedom" declare they would fight for?

• The people of the world

• The people of India

• The oppressors

• The gods and deities

Who is the author of the poem "A song in the Front Yard"?

• Emily Dickinson

• Langston Hughes

• Gwendolyn Brooks

• Maya Angelou

The line "I've stayed in the front yard all my life" suggests;

• The speaker is content with her life choices.

• The speaker is afraid to explore the world outside her comfort zone.

• The speaker prefers the backyard over the front yard.

• The speaker has a strong connection with nature.

How does the poem "A song in the Front Yard" end? What does the speaker decide to do?

• The speaker chooses to remain in the front yard.

• The speaker decides to run away from home.

• The speaker resolves to explore the backyard and experience "wild times".

• The poem does not provide a clear resolution.

1. What is the theme of the poem "I look at the World"?

• Conflict between societal norms and individual desires.

• Social Injustice & Racism.

• Slavery.

• Poverty.