Harlem Renaissance: Toomer's Storm Ending Quiz
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Who wrote 'Storm Ending'?

Toomer

What is the figurative language used in 'Storm Ending'? (Select all that apply)

  • Simile - rain drips like golden honey (correct)
  • Metaphor - thunder compared to bell-like flowers (correct)
  • Metaphor - thunder is compared to a bell (correct)
  • Metaphor - rain falling compared to bleeding (correct)
  • What is the significance of the title, 'Storm Ending'?

    It is literal - symbolic of civil war ending

    What are the important images in 'Storm Ending'? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Rain like honey - points to the positive description of a war that brought freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Author

    • "Storm Ending" is written by Jean Toomer.

    Figurative Language

    • Various metaphors are employed, including:
      • Thunder is compared to bell-like flowers.
      • Thunder is also likened to a bell.
      • Rain is metaphorically described as bleeding, suggesting pain and suffering.
    • A simile is used: rain drips like golden honey, emphasizing a sweet, hopeful imagery.
    • The storm symbolizes racial injustice, particularly reflecting on its culmination in the Civil War.

    Title Significance

    • The title "Storm Ending" holds literal and symbolic meanings, referring to the conclusion of the Civil War.

    Important Images

    • Bell: Represents liberty, reminiscent of the Liberty Bell.
    • Rain described as honey: Implies a positive outcome resulting from the war, indicating freedom gained.
    • Bleeding rain: Symbolizes the sacrifices and loss of life incurred during the conflict.

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    Test your knowledge of Jean Toomer's poem 'Storm Ending' in this quiz. Explore figurative language, symbolism, and the contextual background of the poem. Ideal for students studying the Harlem Renaissance and Toomer's contributions to American literature.

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