Poetry of Langston Hughes

Question 1

Which instances of repetition appear in the poem? Check all of the boxes that are correct

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repetition of sounds; repetition of words; repetition of syllables in one or more lines

Question 2

What kind of mood is created by the repetition of the words “He did a lazy sway”?

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a mellow one

Question 3

How does the speaker support the theme?

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by revealing the mood and sound of the blues

Question 4

Which figure of speech is repeated in this excerpt?

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onomatopoeia

Question 5

The speaker of the poem describes a from a point of view.

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first-person

Question 6

The speaker of the poem describes a from a point of view.

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first-person

Question 7

Which statement best describes the role of the speakers in the two Hughes poems?

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The speaker in “Harlem” expresses thoughts and feelings; the speaker in “The Weary Blues” describes an emotional scene.

Question 8

What effect does repeating the onomatopoetic word “thump” have on the poem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It creates an auditory and visual image of the musician creating the rhythm of the blues.

Poetry of Langston Hughes Answers