CUET Preparation Today
Read the poem and answer the following question What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore—
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over—
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode? |
What is the meaning of the word 'fester' in the following line: "Or fester like a sore--" |
To get larger To reduce To rot To die |
To rot |
The meaning of the word "fester" in the line "Or fester like a sore—" is: OPTION 3- To rot. Explanation: "Fester" refers to a wound or sore that becomes infected and produces pus, leading to decay or rot. In the context of the poem, it suggests that a deferred dream can deteriorate and become increasingly painful or problematic over time. |
