English Language Arts 11-B: Langston Hughes, Their Eyes Were Watching God – Flashcards

Read the passage. Langston Hughes was extremely versatile. He wrote poetry, published essays, and even authored a commissioned history of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In this context, what is the meaning of "versatile"?

What can readers infer about Hurston from her voice in Their Eyes Were Watching God?

According to "Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement," which was one reason for the first wave of the Great Migration?

Read the excerpt from Their Eyes Were Watching God. Mrs. Turner was a milky sort of a woman that belonged to child-bed. Her shoulders rounded a little, and she must have been conscious of her pelvis because she kept it stuck out in front of her so she could always see it. Which phrase from the excerpt is the best example of dialect in this excerpt?

Which topic would prompt an argumentative essay?

Read the following paragraph. Students attending schools with mandatory uniform policies experience less pressure than do students who must choose their wardrobes. This is because school uniforms allow students and their parents to save money and time. The financial investment in uniforms at the beginning of the school year is far more economical than the purchase of an entire wardrobe of designer clothes and trendy styles. Students who do not have to deliberate what to wear each morning are able to invest their time in more productive ways, such as studying for tests or finishing homework. Uniforms may stifle students' self-expression, but there are many other ways to reveal one's individuality at school. Which revision would best strengthen the author's main argument?

Which source would best support an argumentative essay on the importance of protective gear for those playing sports?

The speaker in "The Weary Blues" is most likely

Read the paragraph. Competitive sports are valuable activities for young people today. They emphasize the importance of being part of a team and working toward a common goal. Competitive sports give today's youth an advantage as athletes tend to be more confident in themselves and their abilities. Participation in competitive sports is strongly recommended for our students. Which strategy does the author use in her choice of language to convey her message?

According to "Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement," the dangerous and violent atmosphere created by Jim Crow laws in the South contributed to

Their Eyes Were Watching God is set in the Florida Everglades, a swampy area. In the novel, the setting is referred to as "the muck." This description is an example of

Read the lines from "The Weary Blues." Thump, thump, thump, went his foot on the floor. He played a few chords then he sang some more. The repetition of the word "thump" is an example of what literary device?

Read the paragraph. The question of whether or not to allow cell phones in school is an important one. Cell phones are a monumental distraction to young people whose attention should be focused on learning. However, they do serve a purpose in that phones allow students to communicate with their parents. Plus, cell phones are great for taking pictures with friends. In all, cell phone use at school must be carefully regulated. Which best explains the inconsistency in writing used in this paragraph?

Read the lines from "Harlem." Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Read the lines from "The Weary Blues." He did a lazy sway . . . He did a lazy sway. Which best describes the relationship between these lines?

Read the passage from Etiquette, by Emily Post. New York's bad manners are often condemned and often very deservedly. Even though the cause is carelessness rather than intentional indifference, the indifference is no less actual and the rudeness inexcusable. What is the closest meaning of the underlined phrase as it used in the excerpt?