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Langston Hughes

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Langston Hughes
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which meaning of defer is found in What happens to a Dream Deferred?

to put off, postpone

to submit respectfully

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up

Like a raisin in the sun?


What type of figurative language is NOT found in this excerpt?

simile

metaphor

alliteration

imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Why does Langston Hughes use repetition in Dreams?

to emphasize the fact that you should not give up your dreams

to emphasize the fact that dreams hold power over their pursuers

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What types of figurative language are found in this excerpt? (Select 2)

simile

metaphor

alliteration

hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What term could be used to describe the mood in both poems?

dismal

optimistic

spontaneity

hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is the best summary of who Langston Hughes was?

Langston Hughes was a wonderful writer.

One of the most famous poets of the Harlem Renaissance was Langston Hughes.

Langston Hughes was a popular African-American writer and main figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

Langston Hughes had many difficulties throughout his life, but prevailed to become a famous writer during the Harlem Renaissance.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Throughout the poem, what does Hughes reveal about dreams lost?

It could weigh a person down or make them feel empty inside.

It could become more beautiful and sweet

It could feed the soul and explode into further dreams

It could keep the person hungry for more

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.10

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