Harlem by Langston Hughes

What is a "dream deferred"?

• a dream that is delayed

• a dream that one has to pursue on their own

• a dream that doesn't come true

• a dream that can only happen with support from family

What is the author's tone throughout the poem?

• sadness

• frustration

• loving

• cheerful

Which type of figurative language is represented in the following line:

"Does it dry up

like a raisin in the sun?"

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• allusion

Throughout the poem, what does Hughes tell us about a postponed dream?

• It could burst, go bad, or weigh a person down

• It could become more beautiful and sweet

• It could feed the soul and explode into further dreams

• It could keep the person hungry for more

Which Renaissance period did Hughes live in

• Harlem Renaissance

• Harley Renaissance

• The Renaissance Fair

Which was his first published book of poetry?

• The Weary Blues

• The Crisis

• The Negro Speaks of Days

• Lennox Ave.

What decade was the Harlem Renaissance in?

• 1900s

• 1940s

• 1920s

• 1960s

What decades did the Harlem Renaissance take place in?

• 1920- 1930's

• 1950-1960's

• 1970-1980's

• 1890-1900's

Which detail from the poem best supports the main idea of the poem?

• “What happens to a dream deferred?” (line 1)

• “like a raisin in the sun?” (Line 3)

• “Does it stink like rotten meat?” (Line 6)

• “like a syrupy sweet?” (Line 8)

Which statement explains the simile, “Maybe it just sags/like a heavy load?” (Lines 9-10)

• It can be difficult to know that a dream stopped serving its purpose.

• It can be frustrating to see a dream fail to become a reality.

• A postponed dream can become something difficult to carry.

• Dreams can easily bounce back after being neglected for some time.