A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Name: _______________________________
In their respective works, both Langston Hughes and
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. address the dreams of African
Americans. Identify the similarities and differences in terms
of theme (message), tone, medium (speech vs. poem), and
key elements.
Start by noting some of the key elements like sound devices,
imagery, figurative language, and structure. Then, compare
the two works using the Venn diagram.
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A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Name: __________________________________
What are the most important differences between the two texts?
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