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What is the overall tone in Hurston's essay "How It Feels to Be Colored Me"? How does Hurston use description to establish her tone and central impression? Which descriptive phrases are especially strong?
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How It Feels to Be Colored Me
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In "How It Feels to be Colored Me," Hurston's tone is upbeat and even defiant. She uses a number of fresh, vivid descriptions to relate how she feels about her identity and her uniqueness.