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Langston Hughes Poetry
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Which literary device is used when Hughes repetes the phrase "Hold fast to dreams" at the the beginning of each stanza?"
Personification
Anaphora
Simile
Metaphor
2
What is the tone in "Dreams" by Langston Hughes?
Upbeat and cheerful
Somber and depressing
Sad and remorseful
Opinionated yet reserved
3
Or crust and sugar over—like a syrupy sweet" Implies that dreams-
need to be left out so that they can get tough
that are forgotten about go stale
4
"Does it stink like rotten meat" implies a dream defered-
That a dream is tasty when it is fresh
stays with you after it goes bad
5
What audience did Hughes write for?
Smart People
College graduates
Rich people
Every day people
6
Hughe's Mother can be best describes as-
Discouraging
Loving
Supportive
Insperational
7
Which words from the poem help the reader infer the tone?
Dreams, life, go, field"
"hold, bird, fly, fast"
"die, barren, broken, frozen"
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What was Hughes motivation for writing?
To communicate the feelings and experiences of being wealthy
To communicate the feelings and experiences of being African American
To communicate the feelings and experiences of being a Christian
To communicate the feelings and experiences of being a lonley child
9
Or fester like a sore—And then run?
Simile and allusion
irony and realism
metaphor and hyperbole
personification and simile
10
Which literary device is used in lines 2-4 "Life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly."
Personification
Antithesis
Simile
Metaphor
11
What is the tone in "A Dream Defered?
soulful
serious
dissappointed
uplifiting
12
Which literary device is used in lines 1-2 "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die"
Antithesis
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
13
Which of the following pieces of textual evidence supports that Hughes did not let go of his dreams?
despite discouragmnet he worked jobs that gave the oppiortunity to write
Hughes experienced discrimination, both as a child and as an adult
In high school, some of his early poems were published in the school paper
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Does it stink like rotten meat? Which literary device is NOT used in this line
simile
Imagery (smell)
metaphor
15
Maybe it just sags like a heavy load." Implies which of the following?
Dreams defered will die
Dreams defered will cause guilt that will always be with you
16
Or does it explode?
personification
hyperbole
symbolism
Irony
17
Which of the following is true about the childhood of Langston Hughes
His childhood was difficult and lonely.
His childhood was full of love and suppirt
His childhood was practicle and typical.
His childhood was rewarding and happy
18
Langston Hughes wrote during which of the periods in American literature?
The Harlem Renniasance
TheMedevil Times
The Romantic period
The period of enlightment
19
Or fester like a sore—And then run" Implies that a dream-
needs to be cared for properly or it will escape
Need air to breath and proper medical care
20
A dream defered that "sags like a heavy load" implies the dream is a-
blessing
burden
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What mood is Langston Hughes intending to create in the audience?
Confused and inquisitive
Thoughful and reflective
Somber and depressing
Upbeat and cheerful
22
Hughes is considered the father of which type of poetry?
Rap poetry
Metaphor Poetry
Realistic Poetry
Jazz poetry
23
Which literary device is used in lines 7-8 "Life is a barren field filled with snow."
Antithesis
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
24
Does it dry uplike a raisin in the sun- is a metaphor
False
True
25
Both poem "Dreams" and "A Dream Defered"
Reflect on the ability of people to dream
Examine the consequences of not haveing dreams
Emphasize the importance of persuing dreams in life.
Question the existance of dreams
