1 Which is an example of personification in the poem? "Wives run round like banshees" "Bread loaf is not stone" "Children sing the blues" "Water is thirsty" 2 "Lying, thinking" is an example of: Repetition Simile Assonance Metaphor 3 Who is the protagonist of the poem? The protagonist's identity is unspecified A black man A young boy A white woman 4 What do the children "sing?" Songs Rock songs The blues Gospel music 5 "Heart of stone" is an example of: A simile Assonance Alliteration A metaphor 6 What is the tone of the repeated key stanza on loneliness? Angry and vindictive Cheerful Somber yet self-assured Confused 7 Which stanza makes Biblical references? Stanza 3 Stanza 1 Stanza 4 Stanza 2 8 Which word best describes the actions of the first stanza? Meeting Epiphany Argument Sleeping 9 Which kind of doctor is the speaker most likely referencing? A pediatrician A heart surgeon An optometrist A therapist 10 Which word is repeated in the poem to convey an absence of life or feeling? Nobody Alone Thirsty Stone 11 Which is NOT an example of hyperbole in the poem? "Their wives run round like banshees" "Bread loaf is not stone" "And I don't believe I'm wrong" "And I can hear the moan" 12 Which word does NOT describe the speaker? Elated Somber Anxious Wise 13 What is a possible synonym for "the blues," as used in the context of the poem? sadness blue clothing blue hair musical talent 14 Which is an example of alliteration? "Bread loaf is not stone" "Lying, thinking" "Hearts of stone" "Where water is not thirsty" 15 What is the meaning of "make it?" survive pass an exam create something arrive somewhere 16 In which stanza does the speaker address the listener for the first time? Stanza two Stanza five Stanza one Stanza four 17 What is the tone of the speaker when she tells the listener to "listen closely?" angry mysterious meek critical 18 What do the "storm clouds" represent? poor weather nuclear war oppressive people humanity's troubles 19 What does the speaker hope for humanity to achieve? Peace Solidarity Spiritual comfort All of these responses 20 What does "here" most likely represent? Africa The world the speaker lives in The speaker's house New York City 21 The poem has a musical quality due to its use of: Hyperbole Dissonance Synecdoche Repetition and rhyme 22 Which natural element is NOT mentioned in the poem? Stone Storm clouds Rain Wind 23 Which of the following is an example of a simile? "Find my soul a home" "Alone, all alone" "Their wives run round like banshees" "Hearts of stone" 24 What sound does the "race of man" make in the poem? A scream A moan A chant A laugh 25 What is the meaning of "home" in the first stanza? The speaker's apartment The speaker's country The world Spiritual or religious comfort
