How does the first stanza of the poem introduce the speaker’s message?
It suggests that democracy is won through principle and struggle.
"I have as much right/ As the other fellow has/ To stand/ On my two feet/ And own the land." Select two words that describe the speaker’s tone in this stanza.
Forthright and Ardent
In lines 11 and 12, the poet uses
alliteration to create a sense of monotony
"I do not need my freedom when I’m dead. I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread." In these lines the speaker is stating that —
it is no good to wait for change in a vague future when change must happen now.
In lines 15–18, the author uses a metaphor to show —
that freedom is a desired state many people require to thrive
Which two phrases from the poem rely on idioms?
To stand / On my two feet ((AND)) Tomorrow is another day.
In Langston Hughes's poem "Democracy," what does the speaker suggest is the nature of democracy?
An active, engaged process
A harmonious system
A static and unchanging ideal
A cold and distant concept
What does the poem "Democracy" suggest about the government's treatment of African Americans during the time it was written?
They were marginalized and excluded.
They were treated with respect and fairness.
They had a significant influence on policy.
They were given equal opportunities.
What is the central theme of Langston Hughes's poem "Democracy"?
Racial inequality
Economic prosperity
Patriotism
Political freedom
Which literary device does Hughes use in the line "Democracy will not come today, this year" to emphasize the delayed arrival of democracy?
personification
allusion
repetition
alliteration
In "Democracy," what is the tone of the poem as the poet discusses the delayed arrival of democracy?
Apathetic and indifferent
Joyful and optimistic
Confident and assertive
Bitter and frustrated
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 with a celebration of progress made.
It ends on a pessimistic note with no hope.
It ends by suggesting democracy has already arrived.
What is the speaker's attitude towards democracy in the poem?
Reverent and hopeful
Hostile and critical
Confused and uncertain
Indifferent and apathetic
When the speaker says, "Democracy will not come / Today, this year / Nor ever," what figurative language is used to emphasize the idea?
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
Allusion
Langston Hughes was a prominent figure in which literary and cultural movement?
The Great Awakening
The Harlem Renaissance
Surrealism
Transcendentalism
