The Weary Blues

What is ironic about The Weary Blues?

• The description of the setting

• How the Negro is presented in the passage

• The lyrics he sang in his song compared to how he felt while singing

What is the correct way to write the title?

• "The weary blues"

• "The Weary Blues"

• The Weary Blues

• The weary Blues

The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as

• an organization created to help promote African-American businesses

• a period of great achievement by African American writers, artists, and performers

• a movement that sought to draw people back to the inner cities

• a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers

What is the main theme of 'The Weary Blues'?

• A) Joy and celebration

• B) Sorrow and struggle

• C) Adventure and exploration

• D) Love and romance

Who is the author of 'The Weary Blues'?

• A) Langston Hughes

• B) Robert Frost

• C) Emily Dickinson

• D) T.S. Eliot

What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Weary Blues'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

In 'The Weary Blues', what instrument is being played?

• A) Piano

• B) Guitar

• C) Saxophone

• D) Drums

What is the tone of 'The Weary Blues'?

• A) Cheerful

• B) Melancholic

• C) Angry

• D) Excited

Which of the following best describes the setting of 'The Weary Blues'?

• A) A bustling city street

• B) A quiet countryside

• C) A dimly lit bar

• D) A sunny beach

What is the rhyme scheme of 'The Weary Blues'?

• A) ABAB

• B) AABB

• C) ABCB

• D) ABBA