Poet
What is the name of the poet that wrote 'Dreaming Black Boy' ?
James Berry
What type of tone is used to depict the persona?
Give evidence. (Give Line # and read it aloud)for an extra point!
Tone: Sadness
What does the title 'Dreaming Black Boy' represent?
The little black boy who has dreams and aspiration in spite of his skin color.
When was James Berry born?
September 28, 1924
Stanza 4, lines 22 to 25 depicts as what figurative device?
Allusion
The phrase: " I wish.." in the poem shows a representation of which figurative device?
Repetition
When did James Berry die and what condition did he die from?
Died: 20 June 2017
Condition: Alzheimer
Which figurative devices is the line:
" I wish life wouldn't spend me out opposing"
Personification
The line :
"I am the black boy."
is an example of which figurative device?
Alliteration
Fill in the blanks:
James Berry was a ________ that migrated to ______ and settled in the year of ________.
James Berry was a Jamaican poet that migrated to England and settled in the year of 1940's.
What is the figurative device for this line:
"lick boots"
Metaphor
What stanza and line in the poem alludes to the KLU KLUX KLAN?
Nt: For 1 extra point, read aloud the line.
Stanza 4 line 22-23
"would burn lights for decent times.
Wish plotters in pajamas would pray for themselves."
What was one of James Berry most distinct awards that he was awarded?
National Poetry Competition Award
Other than the phrase " I wish", what other word is repeated numerous times?
What figurative device is this?
Suffer
Repetition
The line
" Inside eye a sun"
What is the line referring to?
His Spirit and brilliance to shine so others can see him.