1. Read the poem by Langston Hughes and answer complete the following:
What does defer mean? What does it mean if a dream is deferred? Give an example of a dream that you have had that has been deferred?
How many similes are evident in the poem? Why do you think the author used so many to describe dreams? Explain.
What is the tone of the poem? Explain.
What is the author saying about dreams? Why?
Who do you think the author’s intended audience is and why?
How can a dream:
Dry up?
Fester?
Stink?
Be syrupy sweet?
Be a heavy load?
Explode?
***After, describe your ultimate dream in life and how you plan on obtaining that dream. Based on the similes in the poem, what kind of dream do you think yours will be for you? Explain. 1