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What does the speaker compare himself to in the poem?
What does the speaker compare himself to in the poem?
- A woodchopper (correct)
- Paul Robeson
- Torch throwers of night
- Plotters in pyjamas
According to the poem, what does the speaker wish for?
According to the poem, what does the speaker wish for?
- To be a woodchopper like his ancestors
- To travel the world and not be hindered (correct)
- To be educated and earn good money
- To have people stop talking about him
What does the speaker wish people wouldn't do?
What does the speaker wish people wouldn't do?
- Talk as if he dropped from Mars (correct)
- Say hello to nasty answers
- Earn a terrible burden
- Be scared behind bravados
What does the speaker wish for in terms of education?
What does the speaker wish for in terms of education?
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his voice?
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his voice?
According to the poem, what does the speaker wish for in terms of his education?
According to the poem, what does the speaker wish for in terms of his education?
Who does the speaker compare himself to in the poem?
Who does the speaker compare himself to in the poem?
What does the speaker wish people wouldn't do?
What does the speaker wish people wouldn't do?
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his voice?
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his voice?
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his future travels?
What does the speaker wish for in terms of his future travels?
Flashcards
Speaker's self-comparison
Speaker's self-comparison
The speaker compares himself to a woodchopper in the poem.
Speaker's travel wish
Speaker's travel wish
The speaker desires to travel the world without limitations.
Unwanted speech
Unwanted speech
The speaker wishes people wouldn't speak as if he came from another planet.
Educational wish
Educational wish
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Vocal desire
Vocal desire
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Comparison to Paul Robeson
Comparison to Paul Robeson
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Global travel aspiration
Global travel aspiration
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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.
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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.
