Which Modernist characteristic is most evident

rejection of traditional values

What role does music play in Hughes vision for black art

It represents the soul and richness of Black culture

What does Hughes mean by ''the mountain''?

The barrier of internalized racism and the desire to be like white people

What is the central theme of ''The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain''?

The value of Black artistic expression

Hughes criticizes the young black poet who says he wants to be a poet not a negro poet why?

Because he is denying his racial identity

According to Hughes how should a black artist approach their work

By embracing their racial identity and cultural roots

What does Hughes suggest about white audiences and black art

seeking only their approval limits authentic expression

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1
What literacy device is used in the title phrase ''The Racial Mountain''
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
alliteration
2
Which Modernist characteristic is most evident
focus on industrilalzation
stream of consciousness narrative
rejection of traditional values
emphasis on natures power
3
What role does music play in Hughes vision for black art
It should be avoided in serious lit.
It detracts from written expression
It represents the soul and richness of Black culture
It should mimic classical European music
4
What does Hughes mean by ''the mountain''?
A litteral mountain
A representation of family expectations
A symbol for economic inequality
The barrier of internalized racism and the desire to be like white people
5
What Biblical allusion can be implied in Hughes imagery of climbing or confronting a mountain
the last supper
The tower of Babel
Moses on mount Sinai
David and goliath
6
What is Hughes' tone throughout the essay
Sarcastic and dismissive
Humorous and ironic
Passionate and assertive
Apologetic and reserved
7
What is the central theme of ''The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain''?
The value of Black artistic expression
The importance of economic success
The danger of political activism
The need for racial assimilation
8
Hughes criticizes the young black poet who says he wants to be a poet not a negro poet why?
Because he isn't talented enough
Because he should be more political
Because he is denying his racial identity
Because he writes poorly
9
According to Hughes how should a black artist approach their work
By mimicking European writers
by writing only political protest pieces
By embracing their racial identity and cultural roots
By avoiding racial themes to gain universal appeal
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What does Hughes suggest about white audiences and black art
seeking only their approval limits authentic expression
they are the ideal patrons for black writers
they fully apperciate and support it
black artists should ignore them entirely

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