Poetry of Langston Hughes

Question 1

Which topic is revealed through the imagery created in the bolded words?

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self-expression

Question 2

How does the imagery support the message of the poem?It shows that not all piano players are equally skilled in their craft.It shows that some African Americans expressed themselves through personal art.

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It shows that some African Americans expressed themselves through personal art.

Question 3

Which theme is supported by imagery?

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The blues are sorrowful.

Question 4

Which figure of speech is bolded in this excerpt?

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personification

Question 5

Which figure of speech does Hughes primarily use in the poem?

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simile

Question 6

What theme is supported by the images?

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When a society withholds equal opportunity, violence may result.

Question 7

Which of the senses does the personification stimulate?

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sound

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