Read “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” and “Life for My Child Is Simple.”
How does each poem treat the topic of hard work?
Group of answer choices
The speaker in “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” argues that no one should work hard, and “Life for My Child Is Simple” claims that hard work is the only way to succeed.
The speaker in “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” laments that he does not benefit from his work, and “Life for My Child Is Simple” encourages hard work even if nothing comes of it.
The speaker in “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” is resentful that he receives nothing from hard work, and “Life for My Child Is Simple” assumes that anyone can benefit from hard work.
The speaker in “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” is angry that he receives nothing from hard work, and “Life for My Child Is Simple” says that it is not worth it to work hard.
The correct answer is:
The speaker in “A Black Man Talks of Reaping” is resentful that he receives nothing from hard work, and “Life for My Child Is Simple” assumes that anyone can benefit from hard work.