A Dream Deferred

A Dream Deferred

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the phrase 'A Dream Deferred' mean?

Back

It refers to a dream or aspiration that has been postponed or delayed.

2.

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Front

What is the significance of the question 'Or does it explode?' in the poem?

Back

It implies that the dream will have a sudden and violent impact.

3.

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Front

What does the poet mean when he says 'Does it dry up/ Like a raisin in the sun?'

Back

He means does the dream disappear or die?

4.

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Front

What is the effect of the imagery used in the line 'Does it stink like rotten meat?'?

Back

It implies that the dream has become unpleasant and decayed.

5.

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Front

What happens to a dream that is deferred?

Back

It can lead to negative consequences, such as frustration or decay.

6.

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Front

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

Back

A postponed dream can become something difficult to carry.

7.

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Front

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

Back

It is a simile, comparing a deferred dream to a raisin.

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