Questions for Thinking and Writing, Hughes - Part 1

After watching the lecture, answer these questions.

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The first eight lines of this poem situate the reader/listener of this poem in a place and time. Where is “Lenox Avenue”? Look up Lenox Avenue online at New York City’s official tourism Web site. What does this locale tell you about the poet and his experience? Why do you think Hughes says “down on Lenox Avenue,” rather than “up on Lenox Avenue?” Explain.

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What is happening in this poem? What is the speaker in this poem describing? How does the poet’s choice of words reflect the subject matter of the poem?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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