Column 1
The author presents biographical information about Paul Laurance Dunbar-
A. as a process or journey that emphasizes Dunbar's development as a a writer
B. by focusing on anecdotes and stories from Dunbar's early life
C. from the perspective of a Black folk character in the American south
D. in chronological order, to show the events of Dunbar's life as he lived them
D. in chronological order, to show the events of Dunbar's life as he lived them
The author likely included the picture of Paul Laurance Dunbar to-
F. give an example of the unique poetic dialect featured in Dunbar's Oak and Ivy collection
G. emphasize the difficulty Dunbar faced in the early life
H. help the reader visualize Dunbar's difficult final years
J. show the reader a portrait of Dunbar as a respected, important figure in American literature and culture
J. show the reader a portrait of Dunbar as a respected, important figure in American literature and culture
Based on the details provided in paragraph 5, what made Dunbar's Oak and Ivy collection unique?
F. Dunbar published a collection of poetry named for pants
G. Dunbar included poetry in the Ivy section written in Black folk dialect.
H. the collection featured poetry written in standard English.
J. Dunbar published his work using his own money.
G. Dunbar included poetry in the Ivy section written in Black folk dialect.
Look at this sentence from paragraph 2.
Matilda made sure to instill that love in her young son.
This sentence helps the reader understand that Dunbar-
A. was inspired, in part, to write poetry because of this mother's experience
B. learned to read and write at home
C. enjoyed listening to stories read aloud by his mother
D. wrote mostly about the events of 19th-century American history
A. was inspired, in part, to write poetry because of this mother's experience
The word tumultuous in paragraph 3 helps the reader understand that Dunbar wrote during a time that was-
F. characterized by sudden and disorderly change
G. rich with the literary and artistic work of Black authors and artists
H. peaceful, calm, and fondly remembered
J. easily forgotten, unimportant
F. characterized by sudden and disorderly change