How is Sekou Sundiata best classified in terms of his poetic style?

Multiple choice question for African-American Literature. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

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A poet of the Modernist movementA poet known for performance poetryA poet of classical traditionsA poet adhering to traditional formsNone of the above

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Sekou Sundiata is recognized primarily as a performance poet, meaning he combined poetry with live performance elements, making option B the correct choice. He is not typically categorized as a Modernist, classical, or traditional poet.

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How is Sekou Sundiata best classified in terms of his poetic style?

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