Q
Which of the following statements best characterizes Langston Hughes’s poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” ?
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A
A. Hughes uses a universal speaker for an exploration of a profound racial divide between blacks and whites.
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B
B. The poem is an analytical exploration of racial differences in the united states.
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C
C. Similar to hart crane and whitman, hughes uses a personal and universal “i” to address issues of history, race, and identity.
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D
D. The poem is an indictment of racial prejudice in harlem.
Correct Answer:
C. C. Similar to hart crane and whitman, hughes uses a personal and universal “i” to address issues of history, race, and identity.
