Question

in \dream variations,\ what does the speaker’s dream \to whirl and to dance\ symbolize?
confusion about the future
a return to tradition
liberation and joy in freedom
childlike innocence
question 12 1 pts
in \a black man talks of reaping,\ what is the speaker’s primary emotional tone?
nostalgia for childhood
frustration and resignation about injustice
joyful anticipation of harvest
gratitude for success

Explanation:

For the first question: "Dream Variations" by Langston Hughes centers on the Black speaker's desire for freedom from oppression. The act of whirling and dancing is an expression of unconstrained, joyful release, representing liberation from the limitations imposed on them.
For the second question: "A Black Man Talks of Reaping" by Arna Bontemps explores the injustice of Black laborers not reaping the fruits of their hard work. The speaker conveys frustration at this unfairness, paired with a resigned acceptance of this systemic inequality.

Answer:

1. Liberation and joy in freedom
2. Frustration and resignation about injustice