1. THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE Andrea, Cassie, Joni

2. STYLES 0 One popular style of writing used was Jazz: 0 This was a new thing for this time period and it was created by blacks who were trying to express themselves in a time where they felt discriminated against. 0 Another popular style used was poetry 0 This was a common form of writing for all authors of all races and time periods but the blacks of this time used it to show what it was like for them to live during the harsh times of the Harlem Renaissance.

3. SUBJECTS 0 The main subject to most of the Harlem Renaissance authors was racism. 0 This was a time that blacks had new freedom and moved to northern cities hoping for equality, but experiencing racism and segregation. They used these experiences to inspire their writing and to show what it was like for them during this time period. 0 This big migration movement brought many blacks to look for opportunities in the north, and when they couldn’t get them, some were inspired to write about it.

4. GENRES 0 Four main genres were used to portray their feelings about the Harlem Renaissance; poetry, fiction, drama, and essay. 0 They used these four genres and some others to portray what it was like for them during this time. They used these genres to discuss their situation in hopes that it would make others understand and try to help change it.