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Question #N1312

In the early 1900s, the poet Langston Hughes was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that celebrated African American culture and artistry. Hughes’s poems reflected the experiences and perspectives of African Americans living in Harlem and other urban centers in the United States. His work often incorporated elements of jazz music and blues music, which were popular forms of music in the African American community at the time. Hughes’s work helped to raise awareness of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during a period of significant social and political change. Hughes’s poems were widely read and admired by both African Americans and white Americans, and his work helped to shape the course of American literature. Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

Langston Hughes’s work is best described as

A. a reflection of the unique experiences of African Americans in Harlem and other urban centers.

B. a celebration of the cultural and artistic achievements of the Harlem Renaissance.

C. a call for social and political change in the United States.

D. a rejection of the traditional forms of American literature.

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Correct Answer is: A

The passage focuses on how Hughes’s poetry captures the experiences of African Americans in Harlem and other urban centers. The passage highlights the specific themes, musical influences, and historical context that shaped Hughes’s work. The other options are too broad or do not accurately reflect the main idea of the passage.