Worksheet on A Raisin in the Sun: Race & Dreams
English
Grade 7
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet covering A Raisin in the Sun - Race & Dreams for Grade 7 students, with a focus on mystery-themed analysis and creative writing tasks.
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Worksheet on A Raisin in the Sun: Race & Dreams
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Grade Grade 7
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Scene Summary and Context
In Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, the Younger family faces both societal obstacles and personal aspirations. The play is set in a modest Chicago apartment, where each member grapples with their own hopes for the future. Beneath the surface, a sense of mystery surrounds their dreams—what they seek, what they conceal, and what remains elusive. The play explores the complexities of race and identity as the family prepares to move into a new home, uncovering secrets about themselves and societal expectations. The title itself echoes the poet Langston Hughes, hinting at dreams deferred and hidden truths. As the characters navigate racial tensions, economic struggles, and personal ambitions, the story invites readers to consider what lies beneath the surface of everyday life and how mystery plays a role in their desires and fears. Short phrases like 'Hidden truths' and 'Unspoken fears' symbolize these underlying themes, urging readers to examine what is unseen but felt deeply in the characters’ journeys.
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Questions on Themes, Technique, and Creative Reflection
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and your understanding of the play. Use complete sentences where applicable.
1.
What is the main theme conveyed by the title 'A Raisin in the Sun'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify a phrase from the summary that suggests mystery in the play.
[2 marks]3.
Which literary device is exemplified by the phrase 'dreams deferred'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Personification
4.
Describe how the play's setting contributes to the mood of mystery and uncertainty.
[4 marks]5.
In your own words, explain what the phrase 'Unspoken fears' might reveal about the characters.
[2 marks]6.
Identify a literary device used in the phrase 'dreams deferred' and explain its effect.
[3 marks]7.
Reflect on how the theme of mystery enhances the play’s exploration of race and dreams. Provide a brief paragraph.
[4 marks]8.
Create a short creative writing prompt based on the theme of mystery in the play.
[4 marks]9.
Identify one symbol used in the play to represent hope or despair.
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- 12/31/2025
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