Introduction to A Raisin in the Sun

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to analyze the social or cultural function of American literature when studying works like A Raisin in the Sun?

• It helps us understand the historical context and societal issues reflected in the literature.

• It allows us to memorize more facts about the author.

• It makes reading more entertaining.

• It helps us ignore the author's intentions.

Multiple Choice

Which literary device is defined as giving a hint in advance of what is to come later in a story?

• Diction

• Dialect

• Foreshadowing

• Idiom

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What of the following are sub-themes of the play A Raisin in the Sun?​ ​ ​

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Stereotyping & Prejudice

The American Dream

Survival of the Fittest

An Individual's Relationship with Society

Dreams & Dreams Deferred

Family Expectations

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​ Select all the characters from A Raisin in the Sun who are members of the Younger family.

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Walter

George

Lena

Joseph

Ruth

Travis

Beneatha

Multiple Choice

According to the critical essay, what is a key feature of the dialect spoken by the characters in A Raisin in the Sun?

• It is grammatically incorrect English.

• It mimics Standard English exactly.

• It is influenced by African-American history and culture.

• It uses only formal language.