Question

Which lines from "The Weary Blues" suggest that the speaker is impressed by the musician?



a ..... Down on Lenox Avenue the other night
By the dull pale pallor of an old gas light

b ...... With his ebony hands on each ivory key
He made that poor piano moan with melody.

c..... In a deep voice with a melancholy tone

Thump, thump, thump, went his foot on the floor.

Answer 1

The answer is B I just took the test

Answer 2

The lines from "The Weary Blues" that suggest the speaker is impressed by the musician are, "With his ebony hands on each ivory key, He made that poor piano moan with melody" (B).

The speaker is paying close attention to the musician's hands as they move across each key of the piano creating a beautiful melody. The piano was producing wonderful sounds with his talentful hands.