Harlem renaissance

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Who are the major writers of the Harlem Renaissance in what styles did they write their poetry

Major writers include Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Claude McKay, known for their use of jazz rhythms, vivid imagery, and themes of racial pride and social justice.

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why did the Harlem reniassance appeal to whites? how did the African Americans respond to whites coming into harlem

The Harlem Renaissance appealed to whites due to its vibrant cultural expression, artistic innovation, and the opportunity to experience African American culture. African Americans responded with a mix of pride and caution, recognizing the importance of their cultural contributions while being wary of exploitation.

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what are the qualities of langson Hughes poetry

Langston Hughes' poetry is characterized by its jazz influences, emotional depth, exploration of African American identity, and social commentary on race and inequality.

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what is zora Neale hurstons main purpose in wring how it feels to be colored me

Zora Neale Hurston's main purpose in writing "How It Feels to Be Colored Me" is to express her individual identity and pride in her racial heritage, while challenging the societal perceptions of race and advocating for the acceptance of one's self.

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know some of the main points hurston makes in her essay

Hurston emphasizes her unique perspective as a Black woman, celebrates her cultural identity, critiques racial stereotypes, and highlights the importance of self-acceptance and individuality.

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what are some of the ideas found in the harlem renicscane poems

Themes of racial pride, cultural heritage, social justice, and the celebration of Black life and artistry.

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where is Harlem and when did the Harlem renicscane end

Harlem is a neighborhood in New York City, and the Harlem Renaissance is generally considered to have ended in the mid-1930s.

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who are the major writers of the modernist moevment

Key figures include T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, and Ezra Pound, who explored new narrative techniques and themes of dislocation and fragmentation.

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what are the charcteristic of hemigways’s wring styles

Hemingway's writing style is characterized by simplicity, economy of words, and a focus on dialogue, often using understated prose to convey deeper meanings.

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what is the iceberg principle in english

Hidden benathe the surface

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describe William Carlos williams poetry

Simplicty, vivid imagery, free verse