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Understanding Discrimination - Langston Hughes Pre-reading Activity

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Understanding Discrimination - Langston Hughes Pre-reading Activity

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In which artistic movement did Langston Hughes play a significant role?

The Harlem Renaissance

What was Langston Hughes known for?

Inventing jazz poetry

What is the main theme of the poem 'As I Grew Older'?

Achieving dreams and overcoming hardships

What did Langston Hughes condemn through his poetry?

<p>Racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Langston Hughes's poetry collections The Weary Blues and Fine Clothes to the Jews celebrate?

<p>African-American life and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Langston Hughes known for?

<p>Celebrating African-American life and culture, and promoting equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the poem 'As I Grew Older'?

<p>Stressing the need for hard work to achieve dreams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Harlem Renaissance known for celebrating?

<p>African-American life and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Langston Hughes condemn through his poetry?

<p>Racial discrimination and bias/favoritism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did 'As I Grew Older' emphasize about dreams?

<p>Transforming dreams into reality requires determined effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the wall represent in the poem 'As I Grew Older'?

<p>A physical barrier between the speaker and their dream</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the speaker's 'dark hands' breaking through the wall represent in the poem?

<p>A call for resilience and determination in the face of adversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the 'thick wall' and 'shadow' symbolize in the poem?

<p>The oppressive forces of racism and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

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