African American Spirituals

What was the point of singing Spirituals for Black enslaved people?

• Singing offered a mental escape from work and life on the plantation

• Singing shielded them against the values and violence from their owners

• Singing offered visions of justice and safety in Heaven

• All of the above

What did Black enslaved people call the process of "call and response"?

• Call and response

• Singing

• Lining

• Rap.

What themes were often present in Spirituals sung by enslaved people?

• Death; Hate; Violence

• Escape; Displacement; Judgment Day

• Love; Acceptance; Passiveness

• None of the above

Based on the notes about Spirituals and Slave Narrative, what was 1 way of escaping slavery?

• Risking one's life and running away from their "owner"

• There was no escape

• Dying and reaching Heaven

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the primary purpose of African American Spirituals in the context of English literature?

• To entertain listeners with catchy tunes

• To express the deep emotional and spiritual experiences of enslaved people

• To provide historical accounts of battles

• To teach grammar and vocabulary

Which literary device is commonly found in African American Spirituals?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of African American Spirituals, what does the term 'call and response' refer to?

• A solo performance

• A dialogue between a leader and a group

• A type of dance

• A form of storytelling

Which theme is NOT commonly found in African American Spirituals?

• Freedom

• Hope

• Despair

• Material wealth

How do African American Spirituals typically convey messages of hope and resilience?

• Through complex musical compositions

• By using simple, repetitive lyrics

• By focusing on material success

• Through silent meditation

What role did African American Spirituals play in the lives of enslaved people?

• They were a form of protest and resistance

• They were purely for entertainment

• They were used to teach children

• They were a way to communicate with slave owners

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9