The Power of Poetry

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The Power of Poetry

• By Ms. McGowan

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A Dream Deferred

• A Dream Deferred was written by Langston Hughes
  A Harlem Renaissance Poety

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Discussion Questions

• What does deferred mean? Then, what does
  dream deferred mean?
• Have you ever let a dream pass you by? Explain
  the circumstances.
• How do you feel when you dont get to do
  something you really want to do?
• What dream do you have that youd be disappointed
  in if you dont reach it?
• How can one make sure he/she reaches their dreams?

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Theme

• Having to postpone ones deepest desires can lead
  to destruction.

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Similes

• like a raisin in the sun
• like a sore
• like a syrupy sweet
• What images do these create? What is the author
  trying to say?

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Rhyme

• Sun-run
• Meat-sweet
• Load- explode

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Onamotopeia

• Or does it explode?

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Poetry affects our lives

• Outlet for self -expression
• People can share their culture
• People entertain (i.e. songs)

• We learn about our world
• It appeals to our senses and emotions