In Langston Hughes, "Theme For English B," I intend to argue that the character throughout the poem is trying to find identity and purpose, and this is done through symbolism, imagery, and diction. ... " Quickly making the abrupt statement as if this is expected and should come as no surprise to the reader, this is a good use of diction, very sure and confident words telling the reader this is how it is and and to society how its supposed to be and the blatancy of his words only tells us there is no hope. ...

• Word Count: 1440
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Harlem Renaissance From 1920 until about 1930 an unprecedented outburst of creative activity among African Americans occurred in all literary discussions in the lower Manhattan and upper Manhattan sections of New York City, this African American cultural movement became known as "The Negro Move...

• Word Count: 1300
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Ironically the black entertainers made themselves up in black face, unperfected their diction and speech and played the characters that denigrated their own image in the real world (Ethnic Notions). ...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Ellison describes the coin bank as being a "piece of early Americana," a great use of diction to frame the historical context of the prejudices and struggles faced by African Americans from slavery and how they are still perceived. ...

• Word Count: 1967
• Approx Pages: 8