Literary Terms and Cultural Context

Who is Arna Bontemps?

• A contemporary poet known for his modernist style

• An American poet, novelist, and librarian associated with the Harlem Renaissance

• A British playwright famous for his historical dramas

• A French philosopher known for his existentialist works

Answer explanation

Arna Bontemps is an American poet, novelist, and librarian associated with the Harlem Renaissance.

What is the title of the poem by Charles Bukowski mentioned in the prompt?

• Be Brave

• Be Kind

• Be Strong

• Be Wise

Answer explanation

The title of the poem by Charles Bukowski mentioned in the prompt is 'Be Kind', making it the correct choice.

Where is Kerry James Marshall from?

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Australia

Answer explanation

Kerry James Marshall is from the United States, making it the correct choice.

What is a poem?

• A long narrative work of fiction

• A piece of writing that expresses emotions, experiences, and ideas, often with a specific rhythm and style

• A scientific article that presents research findings

• A historical document that records events

Answer explanation

A poem is a piece of writing that expresses emotions, experiences, and ideas, often with a specific rhythm and style.

Define imagery in a poem.

• The use of rhyme and meter to create a musical effect

• The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images for the reader

• The use of dialogue to develop characters

• The use of irony to convey a message

Answer explanation

The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images for the reader

Which literary movement is Arna Bontemps associated with?

• Romanticism

• Modernism

• Harlem Renaissance

• Beat Generation

Answer explanation

Arna Bontemps is associated with the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.

What is the primary theme of Charles Bukowski's poem "Be Kind"?

• The importance of bravery

• The significance of kindness and compassion

• The value of wisdom

• The necessity of strength

Answer explanation

The primary theme of Charles Bukowski's poem 'Be Kind' is the significance of kindness and compassion.

Kerry James Marshall is known for his work in which field?

• Literature

• Visual Arts

• Music

• Dance

Answer explanation

Kerry James Marshall is known for his work in the field of Visual Arts.

Which of the following best describes the Harlem Renaissance?

• A period of scientific discovery in the 19th century

• A cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s

• A political movement advocating for civil rights in the 1960s

• A literary movement focused on existentialism in the 20th century

Answer explanation

A cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s

Which of the following is an example of imagery in poetry?

• "The sun set in a blaze of orange and red, painting the sky with fire."

• "To be or not to be, that is the question."

• "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary."

• "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."

Answer explanation

The example of imagery in poetry is 'The sun set in a blaze of orange and red, painting the sky with fire.' because it vividly describes a visual scene using colorful language.