Question

In the 2 poems by Langston Hughes, highlight at least 1 example of alliteration in each.

A Dream Deferred

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does
It dry up like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore-
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over-
Like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
Like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?



Dreams

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.


4. In the above two poems, find 2 examples of imagery. THEN, explain what that imagery is showing AND why you think the poet chose to use it.
Example of imagery:
Meaning:
Why was it used (intention or purpose)?:

Example of imagery:
Meaning:
Why was it used (intention or purpose)?:

Answer 1

Does it stink like rotten meat?

Or crust and sugar over-

Like a syrupy sweet?

Step-by-step explanation:

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.