Exploring Tone in Poetry

Question 1

Which line from the poem “Madam and the Rent Man” best reflects the language of the times it was written in?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“And you ain’t done a thing”

Question 2

When Madam says "I'd go to Hades," what is the poet expressing about the perspective of a working-class renter?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

She would do anything but pay the rent man.; sarcasm

Question 3

✔ sarcasmangerindecisionhumor

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ sarcasm

Question 4

Which phrase in these stanzas reflects the bold attitude working-class people were developing after the Harlem Renaissance?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“You pass the buck”

Question 5

Which words signal a feeling of frustration?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“ain’t done”

Question 6

When Madam says "I'd go to Hades," what is the poet expressing about the perspective of a working-class renter?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ She would do anything but pay the rent man.; She would do anything but pay the rent man.; sarcasm

Exploring Tone in Poetry Answers