Question

Text - How it feels to be colored me

4. Read paragraph 7 and the following passage and answer the question below.

The Reconstruction implemented by Congress, which lasted from 1866 to 1877, was aimed at reorganizing the Southern states after the Civil War, providing the means for readmitting them into the Union, and defining the means by which whites and blacks could live together in a nonslave society.

In paragraph 7, how does Hurston achieve her purpose by using the allusion to
the Reconstruction Period?

1. She entertains readers by including dialogue that illustrates experiences from her life.

2. She provides a reference to the events that were critical in the shaping of her self- identity.

3. She establishes a convincing argument for the role that she played in the creation of American history.

4. She explains who some of the voices were that stood out during her struggles of becoming an American citizen.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 2: She provides a reference to the events that were critical in the shaping of her self-identity.

Hurston's purpose in using the allusion to the Reconstruction Period is to highlight the historical context of her experiences and to show how her identity as a black woman in America is shaped by the legacy of slavery and racial discrimination. By referring to this period, she also emphasizes the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in American society. Therefore, option 2 is the most accurate answer.