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Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes. By: Darrien, Carlos, Jhoan, Nelson, and Naishka . . Life OF Hughes. Born on February 1, 1902 in Missouri Raised by grandma in Lawrence, Kansas after parents separated Wrote from 1926 – 1967, completing over 60 poems. Life of Hughes (cont.).

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Langston Hughes

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  1. Langston Hughes By: Darrien, Carlos, Jhoan, Nelson, and Naishka.

  2. Life OF Hughes • Born on February 1, 1902 in Missouri • Raised by grandma in Lawrence, Kansas after parents separated • Wrote from 1926 – 1967, completing over 60 poems

  3. Life of Hughes (cont.) • First African American to support himself as a writer • Died on May 22, 1967 in NYC

  4. DURING THE ERA OF HUGHES • He lived during a tough era • However cars, motorcycles, and airplanes where created

  5. During the era of Hughes (Cont.) • And alcohol becomes prohibited (later becomes legal) • World War II also took place later in his life (which he wrote about)

  6. Facts About Hughes • He attended and dropped out of college • He lived in Mexico for a while at expense of father

  7. Facts about Hughes (cont.) • He worked as a sailor before becoming a writer and world renown poet • In 1924, Hughes won Opportunity magazine's literary contest for The Weary Blues.

  8. Onomatopoeia in poetry • Onomatopoeia is the use of words that are spelled how they sound in order to create a more visual and understanding affect, creating a stronger connection between the reader and writing/author.

  9. Onomatopoeia in The weary Blues • Thump, thump, thump, went his foot on the floor. (line 23)

  10. Similes in poetry • Similes are the comparison of two things using like or as to create a vivid image or show comparison of two objects, creating a deeper understanding for the reader.

  11. Similes in The weary blues • He slept like a rock or a man that’s dead. (line 35)

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