No
In Langston Hughes' "Salvation," a rounder is a colloquial term used to describe a person who has a round face or appearance. In the story, "rounders" are specifically mentioned as the children who had already been saved during the revival service and were putting pressure on Langston and others to experience the same emotional transformation.
Personification.
There is no personification going on here.
Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that spanned the 1920s and 1930s, and he is best known for his innovative poetry and writings that explore themes of African American identity and experiences. Hughes used his literary works to give voice to the struggles and joys of the African American community.
In "Praise Song for My Mother," the poet Grace Nichols uses techniques such as vivid imagery, metaphor, repetition, and personification to celebrate and honor her mother. She paints a rich and heartfelt portrait of her mother's nurturing and enduring presence in her life, highlighting her strength and love through poetic language and powerful literary devices.
One example of a figure of speech used extensively by Langston Hughes in the poem "I, Too, Sing America" is personification, as he personifies America as a person who will one day acknowledge and include him. Additionally, symbolism is prevalent in the poem, with the dining room representing equality and justice that the speaker will one day experience.
Personification
personification
Personification is a unique and impressive literary tool.
The rhyme scheme of "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes is irregular and does not follow a specific pattern throughout the poem.
no, becasue you are alive, and personification is making inanimate objects come to life. But, you are already alive.
personification and simile