Harlem Comprehension

What is a 'simile'?

• a comparison that does not use like or as

• a comparison using the word like or as

• words or phrases that mean more than their dictionary definition

• the dictionary definition of a word

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The book is on the table.

• The dog barked loudly.

• She is as tall as a tree.

• The sky is blue.

Which of the following is an example of figurative language in the given text?

• 'Or crust and sugar over - like a syrupy sweet?'

• 'Or does it explode?'

• 'Does it stink like rotten meat?'

• 'Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.'

What is the definition of 'figurative language'?

• a comparison using the word like or as

• words or phrases that mean more than their dictionary definition

• the dictionary definition of a word

• a comparison that does not use like or as

What is the theme of the given text?

• the beauty of nature

• the dangers of procrastination

• the importance of dreams

• the power of imagination

What is the impact of figurative language in literature?

• It makes the text more difficult to understand.

• It adds depth and meaning to the text.

• It confuses the reader.

• It makes the text more boring.

Which of the following is NOT a way a dream deferred is described in the given text?

• festering like a sore

• stinking like rotten meat

• drying up like a raisin in the sun

• exploding like a firework

What does the word 'renaissance' mean?

• to put off or delay

• to mean more than the dictionary definition

• a time period when many people are interested in big ideas and in creating art, music, and literature

• to compare using like or as

What is the definition of 'literal meaning'?

• words or phrases that mean more than their dictionary definition

• the dictionary definition of a word

• a comparison using the word like or as

• a comparison that does not use like or as

How does the speaker describe a dream deferred in the given text?

• It stinks like rotten meat.

• It sags like a heavy load.

• It dries up like a raisin in the sun.

• It festers like a sore.