Dreams Deferred by Langston Hughes

What does the phrase 'dream deferred' refer to in the poem 'Dreams Deferred' by Langston Hughes?

• The death of a dream
• The longing of a dream
• The postponement of a dream
• The despair of a dream

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Why does the poem suggest that a 'dream deferred' might 'dry up' like a raisin in the sun?

• It's a metaphor for how dreams can wither away if they are not pursued
• It's a metaphor for how dreams can lose their flavor if they are not realized
• It's a metaphor for how dreams can become sour if they are not fulfilled
• It's a metaphor for how dreams can become wrinkled if they are not chased

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What does the poem suggest could happen if the speaker's dream is deferred?

• It might fester like a sore
• It might stink like rotten meat
• It might crust and sugar over
• It might explode like a bomb

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What does the speaker imply when he asks 'do I stink of the deferred dream?'

• He is afraid that he will eventually give up on his dream
• He is worried that his dream will bring him embarrassment
• He is concerned that his dream will not be accepted
• He is concerned that his dream will be forgotten

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What is the poem 'Dreams Deferred' about?

• The consequences of a deferred dream
• The disappointment of a deferred dream
• The optimism of a deferred dream
• The potential of a deferred dream

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What is the speaker's attitude towards his deferred dream in the poem 'Dreams Deferred'?

• He is hopeful that his dream will eventually come true
• He is fearful that his dream will never come true
• He is resigned that his dream will never come true
• He is determined that his dream will eventually come true

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

• A wilted flower
• A ticking clock
• A forgotten memory
• A raisin in the sun

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What promise does the speaker make to himself at the end of the poem 'Dreams Deferred'?

• That he will never lose faith in his dream
• That he will never forget his dream
• That he will never give up on his dream
• That he will never regret his dream

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Which statement best describes the tone of the poem 'Dreams Deferred' by Langston Hughes?

• Sad and regretful
• Determined and hopeful
• Confident and determined
• Despairing and desperate

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What does the speaker suggest could 'explode' if his dream is deferred?

• His ambitions
• His hopes
• His frustrations
• His expectations

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