Dreams Langston Hughes

Which sentence best describes the theme of the poem.

• Dreams are difficult to keep alive.

• It is important to aim high with your dreams

• It can feel impossible to accomplish your dreams.

• Having dreams is an essential part of life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does the author repeat, "hold fast to dreams" contribute to the poem?

• It stresses the importance of not letting dreams go

• It shows how dreams can be difficult to keep and hold.

• It suggests that people don't work hard for their dreams.

• It shows how most people have to fight to accomplish their dreams.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the poet mean when he compares a life without dreams to a "broken winged bird" (line 3) and a "barren field" (line 7)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9