What literary devices are used in Dreaming Black Boy by James Berry?

Answer 1

LITERARY DEVICES

1. REPETITION:

The constant repetition of the phrase 'I wish' points to a yearning, a desperation even, for the basic things that life has to offer. The repetition gives credence to the idea that the persona might believe that his wishes are actually dreams that might not come true.

2. ALLUSION:

• Stanza 1, lines 6 and 7, alludes to slavery, the state of lacking control over one's own life and destiny. The fact that reference is made to this hints to how the persona feels about his life. He does not feel as if he has control over it.
• Stanza 3, lines 19 to 20, alludes to Paul Robeson, a black intellectual, who attained success despite difficult circumstances. The persona yearns to be like this person. He wants room to stretch intellectually.
• Stanza 4, lines 22 to 25, alludes to the klu klux klan. Burning lights refers to the burning crosses and the pyjamas alludes to their white outfits that look like pyjamas. The persona wants them to leave him alone, find something else to do other than make his life difficult, as well as contributing to his wishes remaining a dream.

Answer 2

The literary devices in dreaming black boy are Metaphors,Alliteration,Repetition

Answer 3

Dreams, aka Dreams Deferred, is a poem written by Langston Hughes. The poetic devices used by Hughes are analysis and commentary.

Answer 4

the structure is very cool and uniqueee ;)

Answer 5

Figurative device in dreaming black boy

Answer 6

alliteration

Answer 7

One of them is alliteration.

Answer 8

[object Object]

Answer 9

allusion

Answer 10

Alliteration