"For My People" "Incident"

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Who is the author of the poem 'For My People'?

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Margaret Walker

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What is the main theme of the poem 'For My People'?

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Celebration of African-American culture, resilience, and the fight against oppression

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What is the tone of the poem 'For My People'?

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The tone of the poem 'For My People' is empowering.

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What does the poet mean by 'For My People'?

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The poem is dedicated to the poet's people, representing their struggles, hopes, and aspirations.

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What is the overall message of the poem 'For My People'?

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The overall message of the poem 'For My People' is the importance of unity, pride, and empowerment in the face of adversity.

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What is the poet's attitude towards the struggles faced by African Americans?

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sympathetic and supportive

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About whom is the poem “For My People” written?

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It is written about African Americans.

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What feelings does the speaker express at the end of “For My People”?

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The speaker expresses militancy and hope.

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In “Incident,” what is the speaker remembering?

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the Ku Klux Klan burning a cross on the lawn

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After telling the story, why does the speaker in “Incident” say “nothing really happened”?

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The men did not physically hurt anyone; they burned the cross and went away.