•Some of his poems related to the topic: red roses, the negro speaks of rivers,

•Some of his poems related to the topic: red roses, the negro speaks of rivers, freedom, po’boy blues, lover’s return •Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Double-Space entire essay, Place page numbers in the upper right corner, create a title for the essay, and the Works Cited should be organized alphabetically.   ( MLA9 ) Directions: 4 full pages   Use three poems by Langston Hughes to form a comprehensive analysis and engage in a critical discourse pertaining to the chosen topic. Choose three poetic elements (ex l: metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, repetition, etc.) to discuss in his poetry as they relate to the essay topic. How do these elements create meaning in the poem?   •Paragraphs should be at least 8-12 sentences in length.   • When using direct quotes, smoothly integrate them into your essay. Look at the Writing Templates in Research Folder. •each body paragraph must address the thesis statement •It is the job of each body paragraph to address the thesis statement. • Your thesis must be clear and speak directly to your position or the claim you’re making about the topic.