Analyzing 'A Dream Deferred' Poem

The video tutorial models an analysis of Langston Hughes' poem 'A Dream Deferred.' It begins by explaining the purpose of the video, which is to enhance poetry analysis skills and prepare for finals. The instructor uses the TP-FASTT method to predict the poem's theme based on its title. The poem is read and paraphrased, with a focus on identifying literary devices such as similes and personification. The video explores shifts in the poem and the author's attitude, emphasizing the futility and hopelessness of abandoned dreams. The analysis concludes with a discussion of the poem's theme and its implications.

What is the primary purpose of the video?

• To discuss the history of poetry

• To model an analysis of a poem

• To entertain viewers with poetry

• To teach grammar rules

What does the TP-FASTT method help with?

• Memorizing poems

• Analyzing poetry

• Writing poems

• Reciting poems

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

• To achieve

• To delay or abandon

• To fulfill

• To dream

What is the first step in analyzing the poem according to the video?

• Reading the poem aloud

• Identifying the author

• Making a prediction based on the title

• Writing a summary

How many questions are posed in the poem 'A Dream Deferred'?

• Five

• Nine

• Three

• Seven

Which literary device is used in 'Like A Raisin in the Sun'?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

What is the significance of the poem's structure shifts?

• They create a musical rhythm

• They highlight changes in tone

• They confuse the reader

• They make the poem longer

What does the comparison to 'rotten meat' suggest about dreams?

• Dreams are nourishing

• Dreams can become unpleasant if abandoned

• Dreams are temporary

• Dreams are delicious

What is the author's attitude towards dreams in the poem?

• Hopeless

• Joyful

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

What theme does the poem 'A Dream Deferred' convey?

• Dreams are always achievable

• Dreams are unimportant

• Dreams are always fulfilled

• Abandoned dreams lead to negative consequences