A Dream Deferred

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

• The inevitability of death

• The importance of 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 'A Dream Deferred', what does the phrase 'Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?' suggest?

• Dreams become sweeter with time

• Dreams lose their vitality

• Dreams become more valuable

• Dreams are preserved

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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'?

• Sonnet

• Free verse

• Haiku

• Limerick

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What does the word 'deferred' mean in the context of the poem?

• Achieved

• Postponed

• Forgotten

• Celebrated

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How does Langston Hughes use imagery in 'A Dream Deferred'?

• To create a sense of hope

• To evoke a sense of decay

• To illustrate a journey

• To depict a celebration

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What question does the poem 'A Dream Deferred' primarily pose?

• What happens to a dream fulfilled?

• What happens to a dream deferred?

• What is the value of a dream?

• How do dreams shape reality?

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Which of the following is NOT a simile used in 'A Dream Deferred'?

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

• Or fester like a sore—

• Or does it explode?

• Or crust and sugar over—

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What effect does the repetition of questions have in 'A Dream Deferred'?

• It creates a sense of certainty

• It emphasizes the theme of uncertainty

• It provides clear answers

• It distracts from the main idea

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