3.08 Test Harlem Renaissance

What is a theme of the poem "Any Human to Another" by Countee Cullen?

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  The theme of the poem is that all people are connected through suffering and grief.

  
  

• The theme of the poem is that too much pride can lead to trouble.

• The theme of the poem is that everyone is connected through dignity and fortitude.

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  The theme of the poem is that all people are connected through joy and happiness.

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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

What is the tone of Bontemps’ poem "A Black Man Talks of Reaping"? 

• Bitter- The speaker feels frustrated and helpless because he has nothing to show for his hard work.

• Compassionate - The speaker feels happy because he has a lot to show for his hard work.

• Greedy-the speaker wanted to keep all the crops to himself.

• hopeful-The speaker hopes for a better tomorrow.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the mask hide in "We Wear the Mask"?

• The mask hides the wearer's wrinkles.

• The mask hides the wearer's cheerful, compliant attitude.

• The mask hides the wearer's true attitude of bitter grief and profound disappointment.

• The mask hides the wearer's make-up.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a theme of the poem "The Tropics in New York" by Claude McKay?

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    No matter the distance, home is always close to one’s heart.

• Peace found in nature can sustain us in cities.

• Everyone should have a place of dignity and belonging in society.

• Nature soothes the heart and calms the mind.

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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

Which topic is shared by Hughes' “I, Too” and “Dream Variations”?

• the need to rely on faith to get through difficult times

• the experience of being denied enough food to eat

• the desire for acceptance and equality 

• the urge to tempt fate to escape enslavement

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7