This man was the leader of the largest African American organization ever and started the Back to Africa Movement.
Who is Marcus Garvey
100
When an author uses a word or phrase to represent an idea or person, it is called a visual metaphor or this
What is symbolism
100
This is comparing two unlike things
What is metaphor
100
This poem is asking the reader to hypothesize what happens when the dream of equality is continually put off.
What is "A Dream Deferred"
100
This African country boasts an ancient oral poetry tradition.
What is Nigeria
200
This man was known for his trumpet playing and his unique voice. His nickname was Satchmo.
Who is Louis Armstrong
200
TWO PART answer:
Part 1 - This is how you feel when you read something - the emotional setting.
Part 2 - This is the author's attitude about the subject of the poem.
Part 1 - what is mood?
Part 2 - what is tone?
200
Giving human-like qualities to non-human things
What is personification
200
"Raisin in the sun," "rotten meat," and a "heavy load" are all these
What are symbols for a dream deferred - or the dream of equality that has been put off
200
This is one reason that religion and poetry were linked throughout European history
It made it easier to remember the long religious texts, especially when they were set to music
300
This man was an influential poet and author who was the first black man to make a living from his writing. He was the author of well known poems such as "A Mother to Son" and "A Dream Deferred."
Who is Langston Hughes
300
When the author uses descriptive language to help the reader "visualize" or see the meaning by appealing to their five senses, it is called this.
What is Imagery?
300
An over-exaggeration to make a point.
What is hyperbole
300
This line in "I, Too" refers to the narrator being African American
What is "I am the darker brother"
300
These began as a series of conscious pauses by oral storytellers during their speeches
What are stanzas
400
This woman was a great jazz and blues singer during the 1920's.
Who is Bessie Smith?
400
An idea that is very clearly expressed is called this.
What is explicit?
400
Comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
What is simile
400
The dream of equality sags under the weight of racism in America is one possible implicit meaning for this line in "Harlem" (A Dream Deferred).
What is "Maybe it just sags like a heavy load"
400
This Egyptian poem is thought to be one of the oldest examples of written poetry.
What is "Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor"
500
This person was an author, civil rights activist, and founder of the NAACP.
Who is W.E.B. DuBois
500
When something is hinted at, but not actually expressed, it is called this.
What is implicit?
500
Figurative language + Background knowledge = ?
What is meaning
500
African Americans, who once have been segregated and abused, are now growing strong and will soon have equality within this country that they love is the overall theme/meaning for what poem?