Question

what was the harlem renaissance?
a religious movement centered in the american south
a cultural and artistic movement among african americans during the 1920s and 1930s
an international literary group focused on classical poetry
a political revolution during the civil war
question 2
1 pts
which of the following elements was most commonly found in harlem renaissance poetry?
celebration of african american heritage, struggle, and hope for equality
preference for strict poetic forms and traditional rhyme schemes only
rejection of racial identity in favor of assimilation
focus on european history and mythology

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option A: The Harlem Renaissance was centered in Harlem (New York), not the American South, and was not a religious movement.
• Option B: The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement among African Americans in the 1920s - 1930s, focusing on expressing Black culture, art, literature, etc.
• Option C: It was not an international literary group focused on classical poetry; it had diverse artistic expressions and was centered on African American experiences.
• Option D: The Civil War was in the 1860s, and the Harlem Renaissance was in the 1920s - 1930s, so it was not a political revolution during the Civil War.

• Option A: Harlem Renaissance poetry often celebrated African American heritage, the struggles of Black people, and the hope for racial equality, as the movement aimed to express Black identity and fight for recognition.
• Option B: Harlem Renaissance poetry was not limited to strict poetic forms and traditional rhyme schemes; it included diverse forms and experimental styles.
• Option C: The Harlem Renaissance emphasized Black racial identity and pride, not rejection of it for assimilation.
• Option D: Harlem Renaissance poetry focused on African American experiences, culture, and history, not European history and mythology.

Answer:

B. A cultural and artistic movement among African Americans during the 1920s and 1930s

Question 2