Langston Hughes' Dream Variations

Langston Hughes' Dream Variations

8th Grade

7 Qs

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Langston Hughes' Dream Variations

Langston Hughes' Dream Variations

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Quiz

English

8th Grade

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Created by

Margaret Anderson

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest in both stanzas?

a) Dreams are an important aspect of growing up.

b) Dreams help people live life to the fullest.

c) Dreams are not valued by everyone.

d) Dreams tend to disappoint people.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which definition of FAST is used in the first line of the poem?

fast adv. 1) with speed, quickly 2) in a firm and secure manner, tightly 3) ahead of the present time 4) in a wild or reckless fashion

a) definition 1

b) definition 2

c) definition 3

d) definition 4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which type of figurative language can be found in this poem?

a) personification

b) hyperbole

c) metaphor

d) simile

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem, "Dreams"

AABB

ABCB

ABCD

ABAB

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a possible theme of the poem?

Dreams can lead a person in the wrong direction.

Dreams can be difficult to achieve.

Dreams can disappoint people.

Dreams can give people a purpose in life.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In this poem, what is the effect of the poet's use of figurative language?

To make a point about dreams.

To ask what people's dreams are about.

To describe different dreams.

To show where the speaker is while he dreams.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of barren in the following: "Life is a barren field"

unproductive

cold

large

dry