Harlem Renaissance artists/writers wanted to depict

the everyday lives of middle and working class African Americans

the lives of the rich and successful

the horrors of life on the battlefields of WWI

Which statement is the main theme of the poem "To One Coming North"?

You'll never forget where you came from.

Moving to a new place is frightening.

It is best to forget the past when you move.

What is the importance of the Harlem Renaissance?

It created more opportunities for African American writers to publish and share their writing.

It allowed Black artists to gain more control over representations of Black culture and experience in media.

It laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

It led to the formal abolishment of slavery in the United States.

Which statement best describes the resolution of "Sweat"?

It is ironic that Sykes is killed by the snake he brought to the house to torment Delia

It is devastating that Sykes has died and left Delia alone and widowed

It is hilarious how Sykes is yelling out in pain as the snake bites him over and over again

It is tragic that Sykes dies by a bite from a poisonous rattlesnake in his own house instead of Bertha's house

What aspect of the Great Migration does "To One Coming to the North" primarily focus on?

The personal experiences and emotions of the migrants

The social and political challenges faced by African Americans and immigrants

The opportunities that can be found in America

The cultural differences between the North and South

What is the central conflict in "Sweat"?

Delia's abusive relationship with Sykes

Sykes cheating on Delia with Bertha

Delia trying to leave Sykes and move to the North

What is the central focus of the poem "I, Too"?

The struggle for racial equality and justice

The pursuit of happiness and fulfillment

The impact of poverty and oppression

The search for personal identity and meaning

What is the purpose of the rhetorical questions in the poem "Harlem"?

To emphasize the uncertainty and ambiguity of deferred dreams

To challenge the reader's assumptions and beliefs

To evoke a sense of confusion about the speaker’s achievements

To create a sense of urgency and intensity

Throughout the poem “Dreams,” what is revealed about dreams that are lost?

They could weigh a person down or make them feel empty inside

They could keep the person hungry for more

They could allow the person to see life from a new perspective

They could feed the soul and result in further dreams and goals

An example of an allusion is...

"Whut's de mattah, ol' Satan, you ain't kickin' up yo' racket?"

"Life is a barren field / Frozen with snow."

a literary device in which a writer uses one thing—usually a physical object or phenomenon—to represent something more abstract

a literary device in which authors hint at plot developments that don't actually occur until later in the story

an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text.

a comparison that aims to explain a thing or idea by likening it to something else

What does the snake symbolize in "Sweat"?

temptation due to the Biblical allusions

Syke's cruelty because he scares Delia with it

Syke's anger because he hates Delia

revenge because Sykes is killed by the snake

What is the significance of the title "Sweat"?

It refers to the physical labor that Delia does to support herself and her husband

It represents the heat and humidity of the Florida landscape.

It symbolizes the fear and anxiety that Delia experiences in her marriage

It symbolizes the hard faith and optimism that Delia demonstrates throughout the story

In the poem “Harlem,” the author ponders deferred dreams by comparing them to…

Abstract concepts like hope or fear

How does McKay use imagery in the poem to convey his message about America?

By comparing America to sinking treasures

By portraying America as a beacon of light

By describing America as dark and foreboding

By highlighting America's peaceful landscapes

The Harlem Renaissance

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CCSS

RL.9-10.9, RI.11-12.9, RL.2.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Langston Hughes invented a literary art form called what?

Jazz Poetry

Stride Style

Reconstruction

Poetry Beats

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the Harlem Renaissance?

1920s-1930s

1940s-1950s

1800s-1860s

1980s-2000s

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was "The Harlem Renaissance?"

A revival of African American art, theatre, politics, and scholarship that stemmed out of Harlem, Manhattan, and New York City.

A cultural movement fighting for equal rights among labor workers.

A time in politics that ruled every school should be equally funded.

A movement which started in Italy that revives classic and Greek arts in the modern age.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The is the definition of the word "Renaissance?"

A renewed interest in something

A push for education

A movement that separated church from state

To remove old knowledge with new

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes jazz music during the Harlem Renaissance?

Jazz ignored many musical conventions with its rhythms and improvisation.

Only African Americans came to watch jazz performances in Harlem.

Jazz musicians only performed the same music.

Young white Americans did not support jazz musicians.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Langston Hughes is known for a series of poems about:

Dreams

Tigers

Home

Nature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One theme of Harlem Renaissance art and literature is

hope for a better future

focus on the supernatural

guilt over the past

escape into imaginary words

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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The Harlem Renaissance

30 questions

Langston Hughes invented a literary art form called what?

When was the Harlem Renaissance?

What was "The Harlem Renaissance?"

The is the definition of the word "Renaissance?"

Which best describes jazz music during the Harlem Renaissance?

Langston Hughes is known for a series of poems about:

One theme of Harlem Renaissance art and literature is

Harlem Renaissance artists/writers wanted to depict

The movement of African American citizens from the South to Northern cities was known as

Who wrote the poem "To One Coming North"?

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