Harlem Renaissance Article Review

Question 1

When the author of the article discusses the word choices, rhyme scheme, or rhythm of a poem, this is a(n)...

Accepted Answer

analysis, literary criticism

Question 2

Minority groups often express feeling uncertain of how they fit into North American society. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

double consciousness

Question 3

Approximately when did the Harlem Renaissance begin?

Accepted Answer

1920s

Question 4

'Renaissance' comes from a word that means...

Accepted Answer

rebirth

Question 5

The poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" is written in...

Accepted Answer

lyric mode, free verse

Question 6

'Folk forms' refers to:

Accepted Answer

traditional forms of art, 'low' art forms

Question 7

What kind of language did Langston Hughes want to write in?

Accepted Answer

ordinary, everyday language, easy to understand language

Question 8

Langston Hughes once had a pet snake.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Langston Hughes began writing poetry in High School.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The Harlem Renaissance was a(n) ______ movement.

Accepted Answer

artistic, social, political

Questions 10