Harlem by Langston Hughes

The main theme of the poem 'Harlem' by Langston Hughes is:

• The American Dream

• Deferred dreams and their consequences

• Love and relationships

• Nature and its beauty

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How does Langston Hughes use imagery in the poem 'Harlem' to convey his message?

• By using vivid descriptions of deferred dreams

• By focusing on the sounds of the city

• By describing the physical appearance of Harlem

• By highlighting the historical events in Harlem

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What emotions are evoked by the poem 'Harlem' by Langston Hughes?

• Hope and aspiration

• Despair and frustration

• Joy and contentment

• Fear and anxiety

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Define: Write the definition of the term 'deferred'.

• Postponed or delayed.

• Immediate or urgent.

• Cancelled or terminated.

• Advanced or expedited.

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Define: Write the definition of the term 'fester'.

• To become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

• To heal quickly and without complications.

• To become less severe over time.

• To improve rapidly with attention.

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Explain the simile 'Raisin in the sun' used by Hughes.

• It refers to a dream deferred, symbolizing something that dries up and loses its vitality.

• It describes a fruit that is left out in the sun to dry.

• It is a metaphor for a hot day.

• It symbolizes a sweet and enjoyable experience.

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Explain the simile 'Fester like a sore' used by Hughes.

• It suggests something that heals quickly.

• It implies something that is ignored.

• It indicates something that worsens over time.

• It describes something that is pleasant.

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Explain the simile 'Stink like rotten meat' used by Hughes.

• The simile suggests something unpleasant and decaying.

• The simile describes a sweet and pleasant smell.

• The simile refers to something fresh and new.

• The simile indicates a sense of cleanliness.

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Explain the simile 'Crust and sugar over like a syrupy sweet' used by Hughes.

• The simile suggests a pleasant and appealing appearance.

• The simile indicates a hard and unyielding surface.

• The simile describes a bitter and unpleasant taste.

• The simile implies a soft and mushy texture.

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Explain the simile 'Sags like a heavy load' used by Hughes.

• It suggests a burden that is difficult to carry.

• It describes a light and easy feeling.

• It refers to a quick and sudden movement.

• It indicates a sense of freedom and relief.

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