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Poetry of Langston Hughes — Quiz

Question 9 • English Language Arts 11

Read this line from "Harlem." Or does it explode? Read this line from "The Weary Blues." Thump, thump, thump, went his foot on the floor. What sense do both of these lines rely on?

Answer
A
the sense of sight
B
the sense of hearing
C
the sense of touch
D
the sense of smell

Explanation

Both lines use words that suggest sounds. “Explode” evokes a loud blast, and “Thump, thump, thump” imitates the sound of a foot hitting the floor. So both lines rely on the sense of hearing.

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