James Baldwin's Take on the Effects of Prejudice

Question 1

What effect does the word wilderness have on the imagery of the scene?

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It creates a wild scene that contrasts humanity.

Question 2

Which definition of bitter is used in this passage?

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distasteful or distressing to the mind

Question 3

What type of figurative language does Baldwin use here?

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simile

Question 4

What does this simile help you imagine? Check all that apply.

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the dignity of the father; the father’s effect on Baldwin

Question 5

Which device does Baldwin use when he says, “This fight begins, however, in the heart”?

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figurative language

Question 6

What points does Baldwin make using figurative language? Check all that apply.

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Ending prejudice involves the individual.; Emotions and personal responses can be controlled even if prejudice cannot.

Question 7

What is the problem in this passage?

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Baldwin’s father won’t agree to let him go to a play with a white schoolteacher.

Question 8

What is the solution in the passage?

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Baldwin’s mother speaks up for him in a persuasive way.

Question 9

What does the problem and solution text structure show about the Baldwin family?

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It shows the differences between Baldwin’s beliefs about race and those of his father.

Question 10

How does Baldwin propose to combat the negative effects of bitterness?

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Baldwin says one must accept life without hatred but must fight against injustices.

James Baldwin's Take on the Effects of Prejudice Answers