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James BaldwinIf Black English Isn't a Language, Then Tell Me, What Is?
Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1979A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Research public discourse that refuted the status of Black English as a language in the period leading up to the publication of this essay. How does Baldwin address specific arguments against Black English as a language?
In what ways does the essay reflect Baldwin’s young experiences as a preacher? Offer specific examples.
In the context of writing about race and language for an American audience in 1979, why do you think James Baldwin chose French as the first example language in the essay’s argument?
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