Read the beginning of the poem "a dream deferred," by langston hughes. what happens to a dream deferred? does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? what is the author saying about dreams that are deferred (postponed)? they might become dry and lifeless. they might grow and become larger. they might blossom like fruit. they might change for the better.

Statistics show that internet usage in the united states has grown from just 41% of households in 2000 to 77% of households in 2010. which of the following best describes how online shopping has added to cultural diffusion in the united states? it encourages people to purchase more than they normally would. it makes news and information about products available in an easy-to-consume format. it has allowed large corporations to expand into new states, creating more jobs. it makes goods more accessible to people who might not normally be able to get them.