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Famous speeches or quotes of Langston Hughes?
Some famous quotes by Langston Hughes include "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly" and "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" Langston Hughes is known for his powerful and impactful poetry that often explores themes of identity, equality, and the African American experience in America.
What figure of speech is used in the bold-ed lines in the following excerpt from this poem by Langston Hughes Dreams Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly?
The figure of speech used in the bolded lines is a simile. It compares life to a broken-winged bird that cannot fly, emphasizing the idea that without dreams, life loses its ability to soar and reach its full potential.
What does it mean to say Life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly?
It is a pessimistic outlook on life, that one is unable to accomplish what they want to do. It is also partly redundant: a broken-winged bird would be unlikely to fly, unless it was a minor fracture. That might be a better analogy: you can only soar in life if you overcome the challenges that hold you back.
What do the broken winged bird And barren field symbolize?
A bird without wing
What type of symbol is the broken-winged bird in the poem dreams?
Animal
What connections did you make to the title Dreams by Langston Hughes Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow.?
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What is the theme of a dream deferred by Langston Hughes?
In the poem Dreams by Langston Hughes, the narrator is advising the reader to never stop dreaming and to never give up on a dream. The reason for this is because he/she feels that the world is a very depressing place, but dreams can make it wondrous and exciting ("Life is a broken-winged bird/ That cannot fly").
Which figure of speech is used in the bold line of the poemWhich figure of speech is used in the bold line of the poem Life is a broken-winged bird?
The figure of speech used in the bold line "Life is a broken-winged bird" is a simile. A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" to show similarity.
How are dreams and life is a barren field related?
I am assuming you are getting this from the Poem "Dreams", by Langston Hughes. DREAMS Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. This line is a metaphor, explaining that if you give up on your dreams, you have very little to live for to look forward to, and life is meaningless. It of course does this by comparing this life to "A barren field/Frozen with snow"
What is Alabama bird?
Alabamas bird is the Golden-Winged Woodpecker.
Where does a red winged black bird get its water from?
The Red winged blackbird gets water from rivers, ponds, lakes and bird baths.
What is a wide winged sea bird?
A wide winged sea bird? As in any wide winged sea bird? I'd say an albatross. :)
