AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me

1. Question

   In the opening sentence of the essay, Hurston relies primarily on

   A.

   an appeal to pathos

   B.

   figurative language

   C.

   historical data

   D.

   irony

   E.

   allusion

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: In the opening sentence of the essay, Hurston relies primarily on

2. Question

   Paragraph 3 contains all of the following EXCEPT

   A.

   hyperbole

   B.

   colloquial speech

   C.

   paradox

   D.

   understatement

   E.

   metaphor

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: Paragraph 3 contains all of the following EXCEPT

3. Question

   What is the “sea change” Hurston refers to in paragraph 5?

   A.

   the fact that she has matured

   B.

   a difference in the way others perceive her

   C.

   her increased sophistication after going to school in Jacksonville

   D.

   a change resulting from her education

   E.

   her family’s disapproval of her

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: What is the “sea change” Hurston refers to in paragraph 5?

4. Question

   In paragraph 6, what point does Hurston make? I. Character is more important than race. II. The legacy of racism is not part of her history.III. She is critical of many of her fellow African Americans.

   A.

   I only

   B.

   III only

   C.

   I and II only

   D.

   I and III only

   E.

   I, II, and III

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: In paragraph 6, what point does Hurston make? I. Character is more important than race. II. The legacy of racism is not part of her history.III. She is critical of many of her fellow African Americans.

5. Question

   What is the primary rhetorical function of paragraph 8?

   A.

   to reinforce that Hurston has more determination than her white counterparts

   B.

   to challenge the stereotype that African Americans are threatening

   C.

   to correct a misconception about race relations

   D.

   to show sympathy for the white community

   E.

   to suggest that her situation is better than that of her white counterparts

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: What is the primary rhetorical function of paragraph 8?

6. Question

   In the example about listening to music in the New World Cabaret, Hurston

   A.

   appeals to racial pride

   B.

   embraces racial differences

   C.

   demonstrates her superiority to her white companion

   D.

   criticizes her African American counterparts

   E.

   proves that music crosses racial divisions

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: In the example about listening to music in the New World Cabaret, Hurston

7. Question

   The central paradox in this essay is that Hurston

   A.

   criticizes the very people she wants to accept her

   B.

   employs irony and humor when she is making a serious point

   C.

   celebrates racial differences at the same time she defies racial affiliations

   D.

   identifies with both the African American and white communities

   E.

   feels conflicting emotions simultaneously

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: The central paradox in this essay is that Hurston

8. Question

   What does the metaphor in the final paragraph primarily suggest? I. Hurston is a religious person. II. Classifying and labeling are futile and foolish activities.III. People are more similar than different.

   A.

   II only

   B.

   III only

   C.

   I and II only

   D.

   II and III only

   E.

   I, II, and III

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: What does the metaphor in the final paragraph primarily suggest? I. Hurston is a religious person. II. Classifying and labeling are futile and foolish activities.III. People are more similar than different.

9. Question

   Hurston’s tone in this essay can best be characterized as

   A.

   angry and defiant

   B.

   humorous and light-hearted

   C.

   provocative and satiric

   D.

   lively and informal

   E.

   colorful and contemptuous

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Hurston, How It Feels to Be Colored Me: Hurston’s tone in this essay can best be characterized as