Question

key figures of the harlem renaissance included langston hughes, zora neale hurston, duke ellington, and. langston hughes poetry often blends the rhythms of and blues with social commentary. in \dreams,\ hughes uses the metaphor of a to symbolize lost dreams. duke ellingtons performances at the were legendary, attracting diverse audiences. a notable example of duke ellingtons work is his composition \it dont mean a thing (if it aint got that).\

Explanation:

• The Harlem Renaissance had many key figures. Countee Cullen was also a prominent one.
• Langston Hughes' poetry combined jazz rhythms with social commentary.
• In "Dreams," Hughes used a dried-up vine as a metaphor for lost dreams.
• Duke Ellington's performances at the Cotton Club were legendary.
• "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a famous Duke Ellington composition.

Answer:

Countee Cullen; jazz; dried - up vine; Cotton Club; swing