Question

The Dreams of the Dreamer
by Georgia Douglas Johnson

The dreams of the dreamer
Are life-drops that pass
The break in the heart
To the soul's hour-glass.

The songs of the singer
Are tones that repeat
The cry of the heart
'Till it ceases to beat.

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Select the correct answer.
Which statement best expresses how the poet develops the theme in the poem?

A.
The poet describes dreams as a repeated song.
B.
The poet compares giving up on a dream to death.
C.
The poet contrasts singing a song to pursuing one’s dreams.
D.
The speaker describes dreams as things people hold closely to their hearts.
E.
The speaker contrasts heart break to the joys of singing.

Answer 1

The poet compares giving up on a dream to death.

Answer 2

The statement that best expresses how the poet develops the theme in the poem is:

**D. The speaker describes dreams as things people hold closely to their hearts.**

This option captures the essence of the poem, where dreams are portrayed as deeply significant and emotionally tied to the heart and soul.