Question

which statement regarding writing and self - expression during the harlem renaissance is best supported by key ideas in both robinsons and hughess works?

• writing during this period generally emphasized a confident and optimistic attitude about the future of black america.
• black thinkers and artists shared their viewpoints about race and social politics through their writing.
• writers were able to compete against one another in the form of contests to advance their careers and push themselves to create more.
• editors and publishers encouraged black artists and thinkers to share their experience and views about social justice.

Explanation:

Both Robinson and Hughes were core figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Their works centered on exploring Black identity, racial experiences, and social realities of the time, using writing as a medium to convey their perspectives on race and social politics. The other options are incorrect: Robinson's work often had more somber, realistic tones (not uniformly optimistic), there is no key focus on writing contests in their core works, and their writing was driven by self-expression rather than primarily publisher encouragement.

Answer:

B. Black thinkers and artists shared their viewpoints about race and social politics through their writing.