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QuizMultiple Choice

Poetry of Langston Hughes

Question 10 of 10 • DPS_English 3_S2_CR

In what way does the line “sags like a heavy load” in "Harlem" relate to the overall feeling of "The Weary Blues"?

Answer
A
The song lyrics in “The Weary Blues” reflect a “heavy load” for the singer.
B
The audience in “The Weary Blues” is deeply affected, or “loaded,” by the song.
C
The speaker of “The Weary Blues” is not impressed by the singer, who “sags.”
D
The singer in "The Weary Blues" "sags" under the pressure of performing.