In lines 15–18, the author uses a metaphor to show —
that freedom is a desired state many people require to thrive
When the speaker says, "Democracy will not come / Today, this year / Nor ever," what figurative language is used to emphasize the idea?
Metaphor
Allusion
Alliteration
Personification
In lines 11 and 12, the poet uses
alliteration to create a sense of monotony
Which literary device does Hughes use in the line "Democracy will not come today, this year" to emphasize the delayed arrival of democracy?
repetition
allusion
alliteration
personification
Which two phrases from the poem rely on idioms?
To stand / On my two feet ((AND)) Tomorrow is another day.
What is the speaker's attitude towards democracy in the poem?
Indifferent and apathetic
Confused and uncertain
Reverent and hopeful
Hostile and critical
Langston Hughes was a prominent figure in which literary and cultural movement?
The Great Awakening
The Harlem Renaissance
Transcendentalism
Surrealism
How does the first stanza of the poem introduce the speaker’s message?
It suggests that democracy is won through principle and struggle.
What does the poem "Democracy" suggest about the government's treatment of African Americans during the time it was written?
They were treated with respect and fairness.
They were given equal opportunities.
They had a significant influence on policy.
They were marginalized and excluded.
In "Democracy," what is the tone of the poem as the poet discusses the delayed arrival of democracy?
Apathetic and indifferent
Bitter and frustrated
Joyful and optimistic
Confident and assertive
"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 Langston Hughes's poem "Democracy," what does the speaker suggest is the nature of democracy?
An active, engaged process
A cold and distant concept
A static and unchanging ideal
A harmonious system
What is the central theme of Langston Hughes's poem "Democracy"?
Patriotism
Racial inequality
Political freedom
Economic prosperity
How does the poem "Democracy" conclude in terms of the possibility of democracy arriving?
It ends by suggesting democracy has already arrived.
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.
"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