Harlem Poem
Authored by Margaret Anderson
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The speaker of “Harlem” offers several possible answers to his first question in line 1: “What happens to a dream deferred?” Which statement below best captures the answer he believes in most?
A dream that is not pursued has potentially violent consequences.
A dream that is not pursued makes you empty inside.
A dream that is not pursued makes you even more motivated.
A dream that is not pursued eventually fades away.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the reader know which line the poet feels most strongly about?
Hughes poses it as a question.
Hughes starts with this line as the first possible answer.
Hughes ends with this line by spacing it out and putting it in italics.
Hughes uses a simile to convey the importance of this particular line.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is most likely Langston Hughes’s theme in “Harlem?”
Dreams come in all shapes and sizes depending on your socioeconomic status.
There are negative consequences when dreams are put on hold.
It is a mystery what happens when dreams are not pursued.
Dreams are dangerous and should be avoided.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word choice supports the theme of the poem?
“What happens to a dream deferred?” (line 1)
“Raisin in the sun” (line 3)
“stink” “rotten” “sags” “explode” (lines 6, 9, 11)
“sugar” “sweet” (lines 7, 8)
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a "dream deferred"?
a dream that is delayed
a dream that doesn't come true
a dream that one has to pursue on their own
a dream that can only happen with support from family
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following lines is an example of imagery?
"And then run?"
"Or crust and sugar over"
"Or does it explode?"
"Does it stink like rotten meat?"
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'fester' in the following line:
"Or fester like a sore--"
to get larger
to rot
to become infected
to heal
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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