What does the phrase 'A Dream Deferred' mean?
A Dream Deferred

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It refers to a dream or aspiration that has been postponed or delayed.
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What is the significance of the question 'Or does it explode?' in the poem?
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It implies that the dream will have a sudden and violent impact.
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What does the poet mean when he says 'Does it dry up/ Like a raisin in the sun?'
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He means does the dream disappear or die?
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What is the effect of the imagery used in the line 'Does it stink like rotten meat?'?
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It implies that the dream has become unpleasant and decayed.
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What happens to a dream that is deferred?
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It can lead to negative consequences, such as frustration or decay.
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What does the simile 'Maybe it just sags / like a heavy load' suggest?
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A postponed dream can become something difficult to carry.
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What literary device is used in the phrase 'like a raisin in the sun'?
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It is a simile, comparing a deferred dream to a raisin.
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