AnswersCR Expository Reading and Writing S2 E4260OXExploring Tone in Poetry

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Read the following excerpt from "Madam and the Rent Man" by Langston Hughes.I said, Listen, Before I'd payI'd go to Hades And rot away!

i
is planning a trip to escape her problems.
d
does not have the money to pay the rent.
p
plans to pay the rent man as soon as possible.
w
would rather do anything than pay the rent.
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Read the following excerpt from "Madam and the Rent Man" by Langston Hughes.He said, Madam, I ain't pleased! I said, Neither am I. So we agrees!

r
reflects the way people really spoke, which makes the poem more realistic.
a
avoids using informal language, which is not appropriate for poems.
p
provides a standard rhyme within the stanza, which makes the poem easier to understand.
s
shows a bond between Madam and the rent man that suggests they will resolve their differences.
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If used in a poem, which sentence best suggests a joyful attitude?

Y
You better lock all of the doors before going to sleep.
I
It is hard to say goodbye to my dear, old friend.
T
The rolling of the gentle waves is very peaceful.
T
The beginning of summer is always a such a thrill.
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Read the excerpt from "Madam and the Rent Man" by Langston Hughes.I said, Listen, Before I'd payI'd go to Hades And rot away!

s
sadness
i
indecision
h
humor
a
anger
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If used in a poem, which phrase has a gloomy effect on the reader?

p
peaceful scene
m
many opportunities
c
cheering crowd
d
dreary day
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The tone of a poem is the poet's

a
attitude toward the subject and audience.
w
word choice and how it affects the images.
s
sentence structure and punctuation choices.
p
pattern of rhythm throughout each stanza.
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Which lines from "Madam and the Rent Man" by Langston Hughes best reflect the bold attitude working-class people were developing after the Harlem Renaissance?

T
The rent man knocked. He said, How-do?
B
Before I'd payI'd go to HadesAnd rot away!
B
Back window's cracked,Kitchen floor squeaks,There's a rat in the cellar,
H
He said, Madam,It's not up to me.
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best

I
I said, WhatCan I do for you?
T
The sink is broke, The water don't run,
I
If it's money you wantYou're out of luck.
I
I said, Neither am I. So we agrees!
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Which line from the poem "Madam and the Rent Man" is the best example of slang?

Y
You ain't done a thing
B
Back window's cracked
I
It's not up to me
I
I said, Neither am I

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