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In Langston Hughes's "Theme for English B," how does the speaker's experience at the YMCA connect to the broader themes of identity and belonging?
In Langston Hughes's "Theme for English B," how does the speaker's experience at the YMCA connect to the broader themes of identity and belonging?
- It underscores the speaker's isolation and alienation from mainstream society due to racial segregation. (correct)
- It highlights the speaker's privileged background, contrasting with the experiences of other Harlem Renaissance writers.
- It represents the speaker's complete rejection of American values in favor of African heritage.
- It symbolizes the speaker's successful assimilation into American culture.
Claude McKay's "If We Must Die" is often interpreted as a call to action. How does the poem's use of figurative language contribute to this message?
Claude McKay's "If We Must Die" is often interpreted as a call to action. How does the poem's use of figurative language contribute to this message?
- The poem uses complex metaphors to obscure its message, making it relevant only to scholars.
- The poem's straightforward language and lack of figurative devices create a sense of despair and resignation.
- The poem employs aggressive imagery and metaphors of combat to incite resistance against oppression. (correct)
- The poem is rich in subtle allusions to classic literature which promotes passive acceptance of injustice.
Zora Neale Hurston's "How It Feels to Be Colored Me" describes a shift in the speaker's perception of her identity. What is the primary catalyst for this change?
Zora Neale Hurston's "How It Feels to Be Colored Me" describes a shift in the speaker's perception of her identity. What is the primary catalyst for this change?
- Experiencing overt acts of discrimination for the first time.
- Reading books by other Harlem Renaissance writers.
- Being surrounded by individuals within her own community.
- Moving away from her hometown of Eatonville. (correct)
In "Outcast" by Claude McKay, the speaker expresses a sense of longing. What is the speaker primarily yearning for?
In "Outcast" by Claude McKay, the speaker expresses a sense of longing. What is the speaker primarily yearning for?
Langston Hughes's "Dreams" and "Dreams Deferred" both explore the theme of unfulfilled aspirations. Which statement best describes the relationship between these two poems regarding this theme?
Langston Hughes's "Dreams" and "Dreams Deferred" both explore the theme of unfulfilled aspirations. Which statement best describes the relationship between these two poems regarding this theme?
Flashcards
Where is Harlem?
Where is Harlem?
New York City
What does the speaker want in "Outcast"?
What does the speaker want in "Outcast"?
To feel connected and find belonging.
How does speaker perceive identity in "How It Feels To Be Colored Me"?
How does speaker perceive identity in "How It Feels To Be Colored Me"?
Embracing her identity and refusing to let racism define her.
What causes the speaker's change in "How It Feels To Be Colored Me"?
What causes the speaker's change in "How It Feels To Be Colored Me"?
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What is "If We Must Die" about?
What is "If We Must Die" about?
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Study Notes
- Harlem is located in New York
Harlem Renaissance Poems
- Know the speaker, main idea/theme(s), context, tone, and purpose for each of the following poems.
"Let America Be America Again," "Theme for English B," "Dreams," and "Dreams Deferred (Harlem)" (Langston Hughes)
- Identify literary devices such as repetition, rhyme, and metaphor.
- Repetition of the title and "America was never America to me"
- Recognize the different voices and plights of each identity mentioned in the poem ("I am...")
"Outcast" (Claude McKay)
- The speaker wants to be connected.
- The themes/topics of this poem relate to other HR writers because they speak on having the same rights in America.
"How It Feels to Be Colored Me" (Zora Neale Hurston)
- The speaker experiences a shift in how she perceives her identity.
- Embraces her identity.
- Acknowledges racism.
- Refuses to let racism define her.
- The reason for this change is the speaker is surrounded by people in her community.
- The essay compares to other works we have read by other HR writers by embracing.
"If We Must Die" (Claude McKay)
- Know the historical context of this poem.
- It was written when doing something memorable and good.
- McKay's poem connects with the ideas presented in "I, Too" and explores similar structures and themes.
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Explore Harlem Renaissance poems by Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, and Zora Neale Hurston. Understand themes, context, and literary devices in works like 'Let America Be America Again,' 'Outcast,' and 'How It Feels to Be Colored Me.' Analyze the speakers' identities, voices, and experiences.
