Which BEST describes the theme of “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”
by Langston Hughes?
A. the strength of nature
B. the utility of waterways
C. the heritage of black Americans
D. the ultimate plight of all Americans
The correct answer is C. The heritage of black Americans. This is because Langston Hughes, like many other African-American writers of the time, drew heavy inspiration from Africa, and the cultural heritage brought into America by his ancestors.
