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The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance. It was the start of the closest thing we have to racial equality. It was a time when African Americans could go to Harlem and become anything they wanted to. . Langston Hughes. He is famous for his poetry. He was known for his portrayal of daily African American life.

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The Harlem Renaissance

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  1. The Harlem Renaissance It was the start of the closest thing we have to racial equality. It was a time when African Americans could go to Harlem and become anything they wanted to.

  2. Langston Hughes • He is famous for his poetry. • He was known for his portrayal of daily African American life. • He had a engagement in the world of Jazz music. • He told people the raw truth of what happened in his poetry.

  3. “Dreams” by Langston Hughes • Hold fast to dreams • For if dreams die • Life is a broken-winged bird • That cannot fly. • Hold fast to dreams • For when dreams go • Life is a barren field • Frozen with snow.

  4. “Dreams” theme + tone • The main idea is to not let go of your dreams because without them you are nothing. • The tone was hopeful.

  5. Poetic Devices of “Dreams” • Metaphor because “For when dreams go. Life is a barren field” • Personification because “For if dreams die. Life is a broken-winged bird”

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