Section: English Language & Composition

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What purpose does the opening paragraph of this essay fulfill?

1. It gives a full rundown of Langston Hughes’ life from early childhood.
2. It paints Langston Hughes as a lonely and bitter old man.
3. It gives historical background on Langston Hughes.
4. It serves as a bibliography to Langston Hughes’ work.
5. It gives historical background on Langston Hughes and previews the analysis of two poems.

The first option is the best because it is the narrator providing background details on Langston Hughes, and he does preview the two pieces to be analyzed.