Read these lines from "Harlem [2]."

    Or crust and sugar over—
    like a syrupy sweet?

What does the phrase "crust and sugar over—like a syrupy sweet" mean?

• to harden

• to become delicious

• to be eaten

• to ooze

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Read these lines from "Harlem [2]."

    Does it dry up
    like a raisin in the sun?

What does the phrase "dry up like a raisin in the sun" mean?

• to get plump and juicy

• to shrivel and harden

• to expand

• to disappear

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

Read these lines from "Harlem [2]."

    Maybe it just sags
    like a heavy load.

What does the phrase "a heavy load" mean?

• a burden

• a nightmare

• something unknowable

• package to carry

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

Read the lines from "Harlem [2]."

    Or fester like a sore—
    And then run?

How does the word choice of these lines affect the tone of the poem?

• It creates a disgusted tone.

• It creates a sorrowful tone

• It creates an uncertain tone.

• It creates an earnest tone.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

Read the lines from "Harlem [2]."

    Maybe it just sags
    like a heavy load.

How does the word choice in these lines affect the tone of the poem?

• It creates a weary tone.

• It creates a sarcastic tone.

• It creates an grave tone.

• • 
    

    It creates a naïve tone.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Read the line from "Harlem [2]."

    Or does it explode?

How does the word choice in this line affect the tone of the poem?

• It creates a demanding tone.

• • 
    

    It creates an uneasy tone.

• It creates a vengeful tone.

• It creates an amused tone.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is a theme of "Harlem [2]"?

• It is better to be practical than to be a dreamer.

• Everyone has equal opportunities in life.

• Putting aside a dream leads to hopelessness.

• Any dream can come true with determination.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does Langston Hughes develop the theme, "Putting aside dreams leads to hopelessness." ?

• He hints that people should work hard toward achieving their dreams.

• He suggests that some dreams can wear heavily on a person.

• He explains that some dreams are worth pursuing.

• He suggests that people put dreams aside and focus on opportunities.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a theme of "Harlem [2]"?

• No one can predict which dreams will come true.

• People should never apologize for their dreams.

• Some dreams are more realistic than others.

• Some dreams are delayed.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Langston Hughes develop the theme, "Some dreams are delayed."?

• He suggests that some dreams are very sweet.

• He compares dreams to things that go bad or break down.

• He suggests that a dream can wear heavily on a person.

• He explains that some dreams are not worth having.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2