Langston Hughes
In "Dreams," what metaphor is used to describe a life without dreams?
A broken-winged bird that cannot fly. (ELA.5.R.1.4)
In "Dust of Snow," what animal shakes snow down onto the speaker?
A crow sitting in a hemlock tree. (ELA.5.R.1.4)
In "Grown-Up," at what time does the adult speaker retire to bed?
Half-past eight (8:30 PM). (ELA.5.R.1.4)
What figurative device compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
A simile (e.g., "domestic as a plate"). (ELA.5.R.1.4)
What is a poem's central theme?
The author's underlying message, lesson, or moral about life. (ELA.5.R.1.2)
In "I, Too," where is the speaker sent when company arrives?
To eat in the kitchen. (ELA.5.R.1.3)
In "Stopping by Woods," what sound disrupts the quiet wind and snow?
The harness bells shaken by the little horse. (ELA.5.R.1.4)
In "Portrait by a Neighbor," when does the neighbor weed her lettuce?
At night by the light of the moon. (ELA.5.R.1.4)
What device compares two things directly without using "like" or "as"?
A metaphor (e.g., "life is a broken-winged bird"). (ELA.5.R.1.4)
What shared theme connects both "Dreams" and "Dust of Snow"?
Small shifts in thought or hope can overcome hardship. (ELA.5.R.1.2)
What is the central theme developed throughout Hughes's poem "Dreams"?
Hold fast to dreams, because life without them loses purpose. (ELA.5.R.1.2)
What is the meaning of the word "rued" in "Dust of Snow"?
Regretted or felt bad about how a day was spent. (ELA.5.V.1.3)
In "Grown-Up," what simile describes the speaker's routine?
"Domestic as a plate." (ELA.5.R.1.4)
What device gives human qualities to non-human objects or plants?
Personification (e.g., "lazy lettuce"). (ELA.5.R.1.4)
What context clues in "I, Too" reveal the speaker's resilience?
Eating well, growing strong, and laughing at exclusion. (ELA.5.V.1.3)
How does the speaker's perspective shift by the end of "I, Too"?
From accepting isolation to predicting he will sit proudly at the table tomorrow. (ELA.5.R.1.3)
How does the unexpected dusting of snow change the speaker's mood?
It lifts his sorrow and saves the rest of his bad day. (ELA.5.R.1.4)
What does the phrase "lazy lettuce" demonstrate in "Portrait by a Neighbor"?
Personification describing the untraditional garden. (ELA.5.R.1.4)
What poetic element uses sensory details to create pictures in the mind?
Imagery (e.g., "downy flake," "frozen lake"). (ELA.5.R.1.4)
In "Stopping by Woods," what do the "lovely, dark and deep" woods represent?
A peaceful temptation to stop and rest away from responsibilities. (ELA.5.R.1.2)
What does the line "I, too, am America" demonstrate about the speaker?
His undeniable belonging, identity, and contribution to the nation. (ELA.5.R.1.4)
Why does the poet repeat "And miles to go before I sleep" at the end?
To emphasize his heavy duties and commitments before he can rest. (ELA.5.R.1.2)
What is the neighbor's overall perspective toward the free-spirited woman?
She views her as unconventional, charming, and playfully independent. (ELA.5.R.1.3)
What effect does stanza breaks and rhyme scheme have on a poem's rhythm?
They organize thoughts and create a steady musical flow. (ELA.5.R.1.4)
How do poets develop theme through character perspective?
By showing how speakers react to challenges and shift their attitudes. (ELA.5.R.1.2 / R.1.3)