“Dream Deferred”

1. “Dream Deferred” • Write down three words that mean the same thing as “deferred” • “Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?” Metaphor or simile? Explain the concept in the comparison—think deeply! • What does “fester” mean? Describe the significance of “fester” in the poem—how does this connect with the dream? • What does Hughes mean when he says, “And then run?”? How does this tie to the significance of what is happening with the dream? • “Does it stink like rotten meat?” Simile or metaphor? Explain the concept in the comparison—think deeply!! • “Or crust and sugar over like a syrupy sweet?” Explain the difference between a dream that stinks like rotten meat, and one that crusts and sugars over like a syrupy sweet? • “Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.” Simile or metaphor? Explain the concept in the comparison—think deeply! • What is significant about the “dream deferred” exploding?