ENGLISH 9 Q2

DREMS DIFFERED
(POEM)

What does Langston Hughes question in A Dream Deferred?

The poem presents a question, ''What happens to a dream deferred?'' It then provides
several possible answers to that question, all of which relate to the deferred dreams and
unmet goals of African-Americans. The poem was significant to the Black community
because it represented the postponement of Black dreams.

What is the main message of the poem A Dream Deferred?

This poem explores the idea of identity in the context of the African American
experience. The poem asks what happens to a dream that is deferred or put off.
Hughes suggests that such a dream can have a profound impact on a person's sense of
self and can lead to feelings of frustration, anger, and despair.Jan 15, 2016

What is the message of the dream poem?

Through this poem, Hughes encourages the reader to pursue their dreams,
lest life become meaningless and barren. Hughes uses several notable
literary devices in "Dreams," including: The repeated line "Hold fast to
dreams" to drive the message home.

What is the focus of the poem Dreams deferred?

Langston Hughes's poem "Dream Deferred" is basically about what happens to dreams
when they are put on hold. Hughes probably intended for the poem to focus on the
dreams of African-American in particular.

What happens to a dream deferred answer?

A dream deferred may be forgotten if you wait to long to accomplish it. Like food, their
can be an expiration date. The message the speaker is trying to convey is that you may
forget your goals/dreams if you put off working for them. They can never be
accomplished or realized if you wait too long.
Why are dreams important?
Dreams enable your thoughts and everyday experiences to be transferred to your
memory. One widely held theory about the purpose of dreams is that they help you
store important memories and things you've learned while you sort through complicated
thoughts and feelings.

What is the unspoken message the speaker is telling the reader about going after their
own dreams?

The unspoken message the speaker is telling the reader about going after their dreams
is that if you don't you will hurt yourself emotionally so you should never give up on
them.