Question

what effect does hughes achieve by repeating the phrase \does it\ in \harlem\?
short words and hard consonants create a sense of angry uncertainty.
short words and questions demonstrate hughess confidence.
the repetition creates a sense of peace and serenity for the reader.
the repetition highlights hughess feelings of self - respect.

Explanation:

Langston Hughes' Harlem centers on the anxiety and frustration of unfulfilled Black dreams in America. The repeated phrase "does it" appears in sharp, short rhetorical questions. The hard consonant in "does" and the brevity of the phrase amplify the tense, uncertain anger tied to the unaddressed question of what happens to deferred dreams. The other options are incorrect: the tone is not confident, peaceful, or focused on self-respect.

Answer:

A. Short words and hard consonants create a sense of angry uncertainty.