Reading and Exploring 'America' by Claude Mckay
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- In this lesson, we will be introduced to the poet Claude McKay. We will look at both his use of the sonnet form and juxtaposition to explore his conflicting feelings towards 'America'.
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5 Questions
Q1.
When was McKay writing?
Early 1800s
Late 1800s
Late 1900s
Q2.
True or False: The Harlem Renaissance was led by African-American artists.
False
Q3.
What form is 'America' written in?
Ballad
Haiku
Love
Q4.
What technique does McKay use throughout his poem, 'America'?
Alliteration
Similes
Sonnet
Q5.
Fill in the gap: McKay calls America a 'cultured _______'
Country
Heaven
Place