I, Too

Who is the speaker of the poem? How do you know? Refer to one or more details from the beginning of the text to support your response.

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What does the speaker mean by 'They'll see how beautiful I am'?

• The speaker means that they are vain and believe that others should admire their looks.

• The speaker means that they are confident in their appearance and want others to acknowledge it.

• The speaker means that when others truly see and understand their inner beauty, they will appreciate and recognize their worth.

• The speaker means that they are physically attractive and others will notice their beauty.

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What is the subject of the poem, "I, Too" by Langston Hughes?

• a hungry African American

• slaves

• someone who wants equality

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Who is the speaker of the poem?

• the owner of the house

• the "darker brother"

• Langston Hughes

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What is the tone of the poem, "I, Too"?

• hopeful

• angry

• sad

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Who is the author of the poem 'I, Too'?

• Langston Hughes

• Maya Angelou

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

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What emotion does the poem 'I, Too' evoke in the reader?

• Compassion

• Indifference

• Anger

• Contentment

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Which literary movement is Langston Hughes associated with?

• Modernism

• Romanticism

• Transcendentalism

• Realism

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What literary device is used in the line 'I am the darker brother'?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

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What is the overall message of the poem?

• The beauty of diversity

• The importance of racial equality

• The need for social justice

• The power of individual resilience

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