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In which artistic movement did Langston Hughes play a significant role?
In which artistic movement did Langston Hughes play a significant role?
- Impressionism
- The Harlem Renaissance (correct)
- Renaissance of European art
- Abstract Expressionism
What was Langston Hughes known for?
What was Langston Hughes known for?
- Promoting racism
- Celebrating European culture
- Condemning classical music
- Inventing jazz poetry (correct)
What is the main theme of the poem 'As I Grew Older'?
What is the main theme of the poem 'As I Grew Older'?
- Achieving dreams and overcoming hardships (correct)
- Accepting defeat and giving up on dreams
- Avoiding challenges and difficulties
- Embracing a life of luxury and ease
What did Langston Hughes condemn through his poetry?
What did Langston Hughes condemn through his poetry?
What did Langston Hughes's poetry collections The Weary Blues and Fine Clothes to the Jews celebrate?
What did Langston Hughes's poetry collections The Weary Blues and Fine Clothes to the Jews celebrate?
What was Langston Hughes known for?
What was Langston Hughes known for?
What is the main theme of the poem 'As I Grew Older'?
What is the main theme of the poem 'As I Grew Older'?
What was the Harlem Renaissance known for celebrating?
What was the Harlem Renaissance known for celebrating?
What did Langston Hughes condemn through his poetry?
What did Langston Hughes condemn through his poetry?
What did 'As I Grew Older' emphasize about dreams?
What did 'As I Grew Older' emphasize about dreams?
What does the wall represent in the poem 'As I Grew Older'?
What does the wall represent in the poem 'As I Grew Older'?
What do the speaker's 'dark hands' breaking through the wall represent in the poem?
What do the speaker's 'dark hands' breaking through the wall represent in the poem?
What do the 'thick wall' and 'shadow' symbolize in the poem?
What do the 'thick wall' and 'shadow' symbolize in the poem?
