AnswersCA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 BWriting Workshop: Comparing Texts

Poetry of Langston Hughes Answers

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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 not all piano players are equally skilled in their craft.
B
It shows that some African Americans expressed themselves through personal art.
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Which figure of speech is bolded in this excerpt?

A
simile
B
onomatopoeia
C
personification
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Which theme is supported by imagery?

A
The blues are sorrowful.
B
Pianos are too old.
C
Pianos do not need players.
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What theme is supported by the images?

A
When a society withholds equal opportunity, violence may result.
B
It is best to defer dreams of equality to avoid disappointment.
C
Chasing dreams is painful.
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How does the imagery support the message of the poem?

A
It shows that not all piano players are equally skilled in their craft.
B
It shows that some African Americans expressed themselves through personal art.
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Which theme is supported by imagery?✔ The blues are sorrowful.Pianos are too old.Pianos do not need players.

A
✔ The blues are sorrowful.
B
Pianos are too old.
C
Pianos do not need players.
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What theme is supported by the images?

A
When a society withholds equal opportunity, violence may result.
B
It is best to defer dreams of equality to avoid disappointment.
C
Chasing dreams is painful.

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