I Too

In which year was the poem 'I, Too' published?

• 1935

• 1910

• 1950

• 1926

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What does the speaker mean by 'They'll see how beautiful I am'?

• The speaker means that they are vain and believe that others should admire their looks.

• The speaker means that they are confident in their appearance and want others to acknowledge it.

• The speaker means that when others truly see and understand their inner beauty, they will appreciate and recognize their worth.

• The speaker means that they are physically attractive and others will notice their beauty.

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Read these lines form the poem, "I Too."

Tomorrow,

I'll be at the table

When company comes.

The poet most likely includes these lines to

• predict social change in the future

• tell where he will eat the next day

• express anger for past treatment

• warn uninvited guest to stay away

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In "I, Too", Hughes uses a dining table as a metaphor in this poem. What is he comparing that table to? In your response, how this metaphor adds meaning to the poem.    

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What is the primary theme of Langston Hughes' poem "I Too"?

• Isolation and loneliness

• Racial pride and equality

• Love and relationships

• Nature and beauty

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How does the speaker in "I Too" express hope for the future?

• By planning to leave the country

• By dreaming of a day when he will be treated equally

• By accepting his current situation

• By seeking revenge on those who wronged him

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Which literary device is predominantly used in "I Too" to convey the speaker's message?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Irony

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Which word best describes the tone of "I Too"?

• apologetic

• confident

• playful

• respectful

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Which of these best states the main idea of both "My People" and "I Too"?

• People should learn to be patient

• People should be proud of who they are

• People learn to appreciate beauty in nature

• People who are unhappy will grow stronger

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In which year was the poem 'I, Too' published?

• 1935

• 1910

• 1950

• 1926

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