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Poetry of Langston Hughes — Quiz

Question 5 • English Language Arts 11

In what way are the lines of "The Weary Blues" similar to the lyrics of a blues song?

Answer
A
The poem does not offer insight into emotions.
B
The poem uses a standard rhyme scheme.
C
The poem does not use figurative language.
D
The poem uses repetition to create meaning.

Explanation

Blues lyrics often repeat words or lines, using the repetition to emphasize feelings and ideas. Langston Hughes’s “The Weary Blues” echoes that pattern with repeated phrases, giving the poem the rhythm and emotional effect of a blues song. So the best answer is “The poem uses repetition to create meaning.”

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