10 Questions
What does the speaker compare himself to in the poem?
A woodchopper
According to the poem, what does the speaker wish for?
To travel the world and not be hindered
What does the speaker wish people wouldn't do?
Talk as if he dropped from Mars
What does the speaker wish for in terms of education?
To be educated to the best of tune up
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his voice?
To hold high his voice like Paul Robeson
According to the poem, what does the speaker wish for in terms of his education?
To be educated to the best of tune up
Who does the speaker compare himself to in the poem?
Paul Robeson
What does the speaker wish people wouldn't do?
Talk as if he dropped from Mars
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his voice?
To hold high his voice Paul Robeson's
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his future travels?
To go on every crisscross way of the globe
Study Notes
Speaker's Comparisons and Wishes
- The speaker compares himself to someone in the poem.
- The speaker wishes for something according to the poem.
- The speaker wishes people wouldn't do a certain thing.
Education and Voice
- The speaker wishes for something in terms of education.
- The speaker wishes for something in terms of his voice.
Future Travels
- The speaker wishes for something in terms of his future travels.
Test your knowledge of the poem "Dreaming Black Boy" by James Berry in this insightful quiz. Explore themes of identity, education, and aspirations as you answer questions about the poem's imagery and meaning.
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