Question

the speaker in hughes’s poem “democracy” encourages people to
○ bravely stand up for what is right.
○ peacefully support change.
○ patiently wait for equality to come.
○ silently let change take its course.

Explanation:

Langston Hughes' poem Democracy rejects passive waiting for equality. The speaker emphasizes taking active, bold action to claim rights, rather than peaceful passivity, patience, or silence.

Answer:

bravely stand up for what is right.