ENGLISH 3 - CYCLE 2 - WEEK 3 - SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2

What is the primary theme shared by both "I, Too" and "I Hear America Singing"?

• Economic growth in America

• The celebration of American identity

• Political power struggles

• The failures of American society

Which poetic device does Hughes use to emphasize his message of equality?

• Irony

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

How does Whitman depict the American workforce in "I Hear America Singing"?

• As a monotonous group

• As a diverse group of individuals with distinct roles

• As a group struggling for recognition

• As a powerless and voiceless population

What does Hughes' reference to "eating in the kitchen" symbolize?

• Poverty

• Isolation and racial segregation

• Family traditions

• Political power

In "I Hear America Singing," what is suggested by Whitman’s use of repetition with the word "singing"?

• It emphasizes the monotonous lives of Americans.

• It highlights the joy and individuality of each worker.

• It demonstrates a need for harmony in society.

• It suggests that all Americans share the same experiences.

What tone is predominantly found in both poems?

• Humorous

• Reflective

• Celebratory

How does the theme of unity differ between the two poems?

• A) Hughes depicts a future unity, while Whitman emphasizes existing unity.

• B) Whitman shows division, while Hughes highlights unity.

• C) Both show disunity in society.

• D) Both poems avoid discussing unity.

Which symbol does Whitman use to represent the hardworking American?

• A) The kitchen

• B) Song

• C) A table

• D) A house

Which line from Hughes’ poem highlights his optimism for the future?

• A) “They send me to eat in the kitchen”

• B) “Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table”

• C) “Nobody’ll dare / Say to me”

• D) “Besides, They’ll see how beautiful I am”

What is the effect of Whitman listing different types of workers?

• A) To show how each contributes to American society

• B) To criticize the workforce for being divided

• C) To highlight the inequality in America

• D) To emphasize the monotonous nature of labor