"Harlem" by Langston Hughes

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What does Hughes reveal about a dream lost?

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It could weigh a person down or make them feel empty inside.

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What is a 'dream deferred'?

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A dream that is delayed.

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Identify an example of a simile from the poem 'Harlem'.

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Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?

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What does the simile 'Maybe it just sags/like a heavy load' imply?

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A postponed dream can become something difficult to carry.

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What happens to a dream that is not pursued?

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A dream that is not pursued eventually fades away.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'dry up like a raisin in the sun'?

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Simile.

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What emotion does a 'dream deferred' evoke according to Hughes?

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Feelings of emptiness and longing.

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How does Hughes suggest a lost dream affects a person?

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It can weigh them down or leave them feeling unfulfilled.

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What is the significance of the title 'Harlem'?

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It reflects the cultural and historical context of African American experiences.

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What does the imagery of a 'heavy load' symbolize in the poem?

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The burden of unfulfilled dreams.