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What is the speaker's attitude towards democracy in the poem?
Reverent and hopeful
Confused and uncertain
Indifferent and apathetic
Hostile and critical
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Which literary device does Hughes use in the line "Democracy will not come today, this year" to emphasize the delayed arrival of democracy?
personification
repetition
alliteration
allusion
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When the speaker says, "Democracy will not come / Today, this year / Nor ever," what figurative language is used to emphasize the idea?
Allusion
Personification
Alliteration
Metaphor
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How does the poem "Democracy" conclude in terms of the possibility of democracy arriving?
It ends with a call to action for change.
It ends by suggesting democracy has already arrived.
It ends on a pessimistic note with no hope.
It ends with a celebration of progress made.
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In lines 11 and 12, the poet uses
alliteration to create a sense of monotony
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What is the speakerâs tone in this poem?
serious
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In lines 15â18, the author uses a metaphor to show â
that freedom is a desired state many people require to thrive
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What does the poem "Democracy" suggest about the government's treatment of African Americans during the time it was written?
They were given equal opportunities.
They were treated with respect and fairness.
They had a significant influence on policy.
They were marginalized and excluded.
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baam
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In "Democracy," what is the tone of the poem as the poet discusses the delayed arrival of democracy?
Bitter and frustrated
Joyful and optimistic
Confident and assertive
Apathetic and indifferent
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How does the first stanza of the poem introduce the speakerâs message?
It suggests that democracy is won through principle and struggle.
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What is the central theme of Langston Hughes's poem "Democracy"?
Patriotism
Economic prosperity
Racial inequality
Political freedom
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Which two phrases from the poem rely on idioms?
To stand / On my two feet ((AND)) Tomorrow is another day.
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