☀️Lesson 4 Unit 3 Poetry CKLA Harlem COMPREHENSION ONLY☀️

What is the main question the poet is asking in the poem?

• Where do dreams come from?
• What color is a dream?
• What happens to a dream that is postponed?
• How does a dream taste?

What is the overall tone of the poem?

• Joyful and celebratory
• Hopeful and optimistic
• Somber and questioning
• Angry and accusatory

What is the last option the poet presents for what happens to a dream in the poem?

• It becomes a joyful memory.
• It explodes.
• It fades away slowly.
• It turns into a flower.

What does the simile 'Or fester like a sore — And then run?' suggest about a deferred dream?

• It will heal quickly.
• It will make a sound like running water.
• It will deteriorate and have consequences.
• It will turn into a joyful experience.

What does the line 'Or crust and sugar over — like a syrupy sweet?' suggest about a deferred dream?

• It attracts bees.
• It becomes bitter.
• It becomes sweet and enjoyable.
• It turns into a hard shell.

What does the poet use to describe a dream in the second stanza?

• Colors and shapes
• Similes and metaphors
• Animal sounds
• Numbers and statistics

How does the poet use questions in the poem?

• To indicate a lack of creativity
• To suggest dreams are easy to understand
• To emphasize the urgency and importance of the topic
• To confuse the reader

According to the poem, what might a deferred dream smell like?

• Warm cinnamon
• Fresh flowers
• Raisins
• Rotten meat

In the poem, what is the poet comparing a deferred dream to in the first stanza?

• A buzzing bee
• A festering sore
• A raisin in the sun
• A blooming flower

How does the poet describe a heavy, burdened dream in the poem?

• Glowing like a star
• Sagging like a heavy load
• Soaring like a bird
• Sparkling like a gem