The poems “Harlem” and “I, Too, Sing America” though both by Langston Hughes, are different in their tones and themes; they share common structures and line construction, keeping Hughes’ style consistent. In both poems, the lines are not structured in anyway, instead they are separated sporadically, bringing attention to certain lines. “Harlem” is written entirely in free verse with an occasional rhyme. However, “I, Too, Sing America” does not rhyme at all. Both poems are written in short lines, containing only a few words, to keep the pace fast and lines end abruptly. By employing inconsistency in both line length and rhyming, “Harlem” has a different feel and it keeps readers guessing and almost confused. Hughes also utilizes rhetorical
