Hold fast1 to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife is a broken-winged birdThat cannot fly[5]Hold fast to dreamsFor when dreams goLife is a barren2 fieldFrozen with snow

Read the poem below.Dreams by Langston Hughes1 Hold fast to dreams   For if dreams die   Life is a broken-winged bird   That cannot fly.2 Hold fast to dreams   For when dreams go   Life is a barren field   Frozen with snow.Which definition of "fast" is used in the first line of the poem?fast (fast) adv. 1) with speed; quickly 2) in a firm and secure manner; tightly 3) ahead of the present time 4) in a wild or reckless fashionGroup of answer choicesdefinition 1definition 2definition 3definition 4

Hold fast to dreamsfor if dreams dielife is a broken-winged birdthat cannot fly.The underlined line is a ...Select one:a.personificationb.metaphorc.similed.hyperbole

Which detail from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?A. "Hold fast to dreams" (Line 1)B. "For if dreams die / Life is a broken-winged bird" (Lines 2-3)C. "Hold fast to dreams / For when dreams go" (Lines 5-6)D. "Life is a barren field" (Line 7)

“Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all –And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –And sore must be the storm –That could abash the little BirdThat kept so many warm –8Mark for ReviewABCWhich choice best states the main purpose of the text?ATo recall a particular memory of a young bird safely navigating a stormBTo emphasize the importance of remaining optimistic in the core of one’s beingCTo bring awareness to life’s challenges and the specific methods needed to overcome themDTo claim that certain music can promote a diverse assortment of positive emotions

Dreaming is a part of:Question 16Select one:a.Stage 2b.REM sleepc.Stage 4d.Stage 3e.Stage 1