Harlem

Which of the following text features can help you make predictions about this poem?

• a) Rhyme scheme

• b) Imagery

• c) Title

What is the main theme of Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem"?

• The importance of following one's dreams

• The consequences of unfulfilled dreams

• The beauty of a sunset in the city

• The struggles of city life

What does the speaker compare a deferred dream to in the poem?

• A rose with thorns

• A bird without wings

• A raisin in the sun

• A diamond in the rough

Which of the following is an example of making an inference about the speaker's attitude in the poem?

• The speaker uses vivid imagery to describe the consequences of a deferred dream.

• The title of the poem suggests that the speaker is from Harlem.

• The emphasis of the phrase "Or does it explode?" at the end of the poem suggests the speaker's frustration.

• The poem is written in free verse, which allows the speaker to express their thoughts freely.

What is the main theme of Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem"?

• The importance of following one's dreams

• The consequences of unfulfilled dreams

• The beauty of a sunset in the city

• The struggles of city life

Which of the following is used in Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem"?

• Repetition

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile