American Literature English homework help
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Unit Test: Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance
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(Score for Question 1: ___ of 15 points)
Consider the events of the poem “Life Is Fine.†Based on what happens, what is the overall mood of the poem? How does the poet use rhythm to convey that mood? Support your answer with specific examples from the poem.
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(Score for Question 2: ___ of 15 points)
Think about the two specific stanzas that the blues singer sings in “The Weary Blues.†What happens in each of the stanzas? How does the contrast between the two songs reinforce the overall theme of the poem?
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(Score for Question 3: ___ of 20 points)
What role does freedom play in the poems you read in this unit? Write about at least three of the poems, describing how the poet uses imagery to depict freedom, the lack of it, or the desire for it.
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