Understanding American Poetry: Whitman and Hughes

Who is the author of the poem 'I Hear America Singing'?

• Langston Hughes

• Walt Whitman

• Robert Frost

• Emily Dickinson

In 'I Hear America Singing,' what is the carpenter doing?

• Singing as he measures his plank or beam

• Singing as he paints a house

• Singing as he builds a bridge

• Singing as he writes a poem.

Fill in the blank: In 'I, Too,' the speaker says, 'I am the ______ brother.'

• Older

• Younger

• Darker

• Lighter

What is the theme of 'I Hear America Singing'?

• The beauty of nature

• The diversity of American workers

• The sadness of life

• The joy of childhood.

Fill in the blank: 'I, Too' is a response to Whitman's celebration of the ______ spirit.

• American

• European

• African

• Asian

Who is considered one of the major influences on Langston Hughes?

• Robert Frost

• Walt Whitman

• Emily Dickinson

• T.S. Eliot

Fill in the blank: In 'I Hear America Singing,' the day belongs to the ______.

• Night

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Evening

how does the author portray America in "I, Too"
?

• hardworking

• good/friendly

• inequality is happening

• butterflies and rainbows

What are the two themes of the poems?

Answer explanation

The two themes of the poems often revolve around love and loss, exploring the emotional depth of relationships and the impact of separation on the human experience.