A Dream Deferred

What is the main theme of the poem 'A Dream Deferred' by Langston Hughes?

• The inevitability of death

• The consequences of postponed dreams

• The beauty of nature

• The power of love

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Dream Deferred'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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In the context of 'A Dream Deferred', what does the word 'deferred' mean?

• Achieved

• Postponed

• Forgotten

• Celebrated

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Which of the following lines is from 'A Dream Deferred'?

• Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?

• I wandered lonely as a cloud

• Two roads diverged in a yellow wood

• Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

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What is the effect of the imagery used in 'A Dream Deferred'?

• It creates a sense of peace and tranquility

• It evokes a feeling of urgency and decay

• It highlights the beauty of dreams

• It emphasizes the joy of achieving dreams

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How does Langston Hughes convey the message in 'A Dream Deferred'?

• Through a narrative story

• Through a series of rhetorical questions

• Through a dialogue between characters

• Through a descriptive essay

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What is the tone of 'A Dream Deferred'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

• Optimistic

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Which of the following best describes the structure of 'A Dream Deferred'?

• A sonnet

• A haiku

• A series of questions

• A limerick

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What does the phrase 'like a raisin in the sun' suggest in 'A Dream Deferred'?

• Dreams become sweeter over time

• Dreams dry up and lose vitality

• Dreams are preserved and cherished

• Dreams are exposed to light and grow

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Which emotion is NOT associated with 'A Dream Deferred'?

• Frustration

• Hope

• Despair

• Anger

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