HARLEM
By Langston Hughes
By Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore —
[5]And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over —
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
[10]like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
Which sentence describes the main idea of the poem?
No one knows what happens to dreams that are never fulfilled
[1]Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly
[5]Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow
PART A: Which sentence describes the main theme of the poem
Having dreams is an essential part of life
1. Which of the following source types is generally the LEAST reliable? RI2
A. Non-fiction book
B. Scholarly journal article
C. Newspaper article
D. Online website
Online website
Which detail from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?
What happens to a dream deferred?
PART B: Which detail from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?
For if dreams die / Life is a broken-winged bird
4. Which research question would generate the most relevant information on why it is safe to ride a rollercoaster?
A. How does a roller coaster energy keep passengers from falling out of their seats?
B. Which amusement parks are known for having the safest roller coasters?
C. How can an amusement park keep its rollercoasters from becoming unsafe?
D. What is the percentage of rollercoaster incidents in the United States?
D. What is the percentage of rollercoaster incidents in the United States?
Which statement explains the simile, “Maybe it just sags / like a heavy load” (Lines 9-10)
A postponed dream can become something difficult to carry.
How does the repeated phrase “hold fast to dreams” contribute to the poem?
It stresses the importance of not letting your dreams go.
All of the following are good practices for a conclusion to a speech EXCEPT...
A. The conclusions should be about 10-15% of the total length of the speech.
B. Summarize your main ideas in the conclusion.
C. Point toward bigger ideas without necessarily bringing in entirely new topics.
D. Establish your credibility as a speaker
D. Establish your credibility as a speaker
Describe a dream that you have that you plan to achieve. Why are you passionate about this dream?
Answers may vary
What does the poet mean when he compares a life without dreams to “a broken-winged bird” (Line 3) and “a barren field" (Line 7)?
Answers may vary
2. Read the paragraph below, and then answer the question. It may contain errors.
1) Plumerias are fragrant, tropical flowering plants that can be found in a variety of exotic climates. 2) In New Zealand, Central America and the Caribbean, plumeria plants are most fragrant at night when the sphinx moth comes out to pollinate the flowers. 3) The sphinx moth is one of the largest moths in the world and can be found in a variety of colors. 4) In these tropical climates, it is common to see necklaces made out of plumeria flowers and worn to special events.
3. Which sentence should be eliminated because it does not relate to the main idea of the paragraph?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3