THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
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Question
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In Theme for English B, which of the following lines contains assonance?
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or records ____ Bessie, bop, or Bach
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So will my page be colored that I write?
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I wonder if, it’s that simple?
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I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Poetic Techniques in Theme for English B The latter, alliteration, occurs when words are used in succession, or at least appear close together, and begin with the same sound. For example, “Bessie, bop, or Bach” in line twenty-six and “hear, Harlem, I hear” in line thirteen.
Detailed explanation-2: -“Theme for English B” is written in free verse-it stays the track of no one rhythmic pattern; it has no regular rhyme scheme. It does, however, establish patterns. The instructor’s homework assignment, for instance, is in an aabb rhyme pattern.
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