Vernacular

Question 1

What can you contextually assume about the power of literature?

Answer 1

That it reflect the vernacular or personality of the place, region or population from which it comes.

Question 2

What was the point of slave-owners banning the mastery of writing and the drum? What were they trying to quell within slaves?

Answer 2

Shut down communication. They did not want them to organize, communicate or have any sense of community.

Question 3

Why do you think African-Americans have had to continually reinvent new expressions of Black vernacular?

Answer 3

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Question 4

Define Spirituals. State purpose, characteristics (3), and impact of spirituals on music and culture

Answer 4

Negro Spirituals are religious songs sung by African Americans since early days of slavery. Purpose - instill hope, self-worth and mental & emotional relief Characteristics - Metaphorical and allegorical Biblical allusions, call and response, varied rhythmic patterns Impact - influenced jazz, blues, and R&B. Inspired poets. Guided slaves to free states and Canada.

Question 5

Know what these spirituals are about, whether it is coded, and any other pertinent information about it. “Go Down Moses”

Answer 5

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Question 6

Know what these spirituals are about, whether it is coded, and any other pertinent information about it. “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”

Answer 6

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Question 7

Know what these spirituals are about, whether it is coded, and any other pertinent information about it. “Steal Away to Jesus”

Answer 7

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