Key Figures of the Harlem Renaissance
Background Info on the Harlem Renaissance
The Research Process
Vocabulary Words
Random Trivia
100

This anthropologist and author wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and was known for her contributions to preserving African American folklore.

Zora Neale Hurston

100

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement primarily centered in which neighborhood of New York City?

Harlem

100

Name an UNRELIABLE source for research.

Wikipedia. ANSWERS MAY VARY

100

What is credibility?

Refers to the quality of being trusted, reliable, and believable. ANSWERS MAY VARY

100

Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?

William Shakespeare

200

This jazz composer and bandleader, whose orchestra played at the Cotton Club, was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance.

Duke Ellington

200

What was the primary factor that led many African Americans to move from the rural South to urban centers like Harlem during the Great Migration?

To seek better economic opportunities and escaping racial discrimination. ANSWERS MAY VARY

200

Explain the importance of checking the publication date of a source.

It crucial to ensure the information is current and relevant. ANSWERS MAY VARY

200

In literature, what skill involves making an educated guess about what will happen next in the plot based on available information?

Prediction

200

Which country is famous for producing Parmesan cheese?

Italy

300

This poet, known for his poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance.

Langston Hughes

300

The Harlem Renaissance is often credited with contributing to the development of what cultural and political movement in the United States?

Civil Rights Movement

300

How can you determine if a source is credible or not?

Author expertise, publication source, and citation of sources. ANSWERS MAY VARY

300

How can making predictions enhance the reading experience for a reader?

It engages the reader and encourages active thinking about the text. ANSWERS MAY VARY

300

What is the national flower of Japan?

Cherry Blossom

400

She was a prominent jazz singer during the Harlem Renaissance and became one of the first African American women to record blues songs.

Bessie Smith

400

Besides literature and music, the Harlem Renaissance had a significant impact on another artistic form. What form of visual arts flourished during this period?

Visual arts, including painting and sculpture

400

Define plagiarism and provide one strategy to avoid it.

Presenting someone else's work as your own, and how can proper citation prevent plagiarism. ANSWERS MAY VARY

400

What term refers to conclusions or deductions that readers make based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit information in the text?

Inferences

400

What is the capital city of Spain?

Madrid

500

This artist, sometimes called the "Father of African American Arts," was known for his murals and illustrations during the Harlem Renaissance.

Aaron Douglas

500

The Harlem Renaissance is often associated with a cultural and intellectual movement known as the "New Negro Movement." What was the primary goal of this movement?

To challenge racial stereotypes, promote pride in Black culture, and advocate for civil rights. ANSWERS MAY VARY

500

Why is it essential to properly paraphrase information rather than copying it directly?

Expressing information in your own words to avoid plagiarism. ANSWERS MAY VARY

500

Name the 3 rhetorical appeals and define them.

Ethos- credibility

Logos- facts

Pathos- emotion

500

What does the acronym "URL" stand for?

Uniform Resource Locator

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