Commonlit -Langston Hughes' hidden influence on MLK 1.
PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
A
Despite not explicitly discussing Hughes or his poetry, King quietly conveyed Hughes’ words and ideas in several of his speeches.
B
King allowed the political views of others to dictate his actions when he decided to distance himself from his friend Hughes.
C
King continued to very clearly quote Hughes’ poetry and support both his work and personal ideas throughout the civil rights movement.
D
Without the influence of Hughes’ poetry, it’s unlikely that King’s speeches would have been so moving or influential.