Langston Hughes' Dream Variations

What does the speaker suggest in both stanzas?

• a) Dreams are an important aspect of growing up.

• b) Dreams help people live life to the fullest.

• c) Dreams are not valued by everyone.

• d) Dreams tend to disappoint people.

Which definition of FAST is used in the first line of the poem?

fast adv. 1) with speed, quickly 2) in a firm and secure manner, tightly 3) ahead of the present time 4) in a wild or reckless fashion

• a) definition 1

• b) definition 2

• c) definition 3

• d) definition 4

Which type of figurative language can be found in this poem?

• a) personification

• b) hyperbole

• c) metaphor

• d) simile

Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem, "Dreams"

• AABB

• ABCB

• ABCD

• ABAB

What is a possible theme of the poem?

• Dreams can lead a person in the wrong direction.

• Dreams can be difficult to achieve.

• Dreams can disappoint people.

• Dreams can give people a purpose in life.

In this poem, what is the effect of the poet's use of figurative language?

• To make a point about dreams.

• To ask what people's dreams are about.

• To describe different dreams.

• To show where the speaker is while he dreams.

What is the meaning of barren in the following: "Life is a barren field"

• unproductive

• cold

• large

• dry