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.