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Please share examples (pictures) of memorials you have seen.

•  Where is the memorial located?

•  Whom or what is the memorial intended to honor?

•  What message do you think the memorial design conveys?

What aspects of the memorial design contribute to this message?

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Find several images showing The Three (Soldiers, the memorial, and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial.)

·       Point out that each memorial is intended to honor the people who sacrificed for their country.

·       Based on the images, challenge yourself to write a poem about the emotions the images

evoke.

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1- What are the elements of art when analyzing visual? How would this influence you?

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2- What Techniques are used by artist? How do these techniques affect the mood?

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1-    Extract a simile from Rios’s Poem and analyze it. What does this comparison suggest about the nature of the barrier?

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2- Reread lines 20–25 in Rios's Poem. Extract a metaphor and analyze it What image is conveyed by the metaphor? What mood does the image create?

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3-  Throughout the poem, the author describes several responses to the wall. What are they? Cite text evidence for each.

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4- What is the central idea of the poem? How does the poet use his subject—the Vietnam Veterans Memorial—to convey that central idea?

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5-    Look at the images. Which details of the memorial are emphasized in the images? How do these details contribute to the mood of the essay?

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6-   Which image best conveys the experience of visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial? What reasons and details support your opinion?

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7- What are the similarities and differences between presenting ideas in photographs versus a poem? What does each emphasize or leave out? (Discuss similarities and differences- What do “The Vietnam Wall”/“Views of the Wall” Images emphasize? What does it leave out?

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is made up of two identical walls of black granite that are each 246 feet, 9 inches long. As visitors walk down the sloping ground toward the center of the V, the wall looms above them. At the center V, one wall begins with the earliest dates of the war. Visitors read the names chronologically to the end of the wall, then walk over to the end of the other wall, and read the names back down to the center V again. This arrangement symbolizes bringing the war full circle.

Since the Vietnam Veterans Memorial opened in 1982, people have placed thousands of items in tribute. Some items are housed in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Several photo-essay books have documented the objects visitors leave.

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In shadows by the polished stone,
A wall stands tall, where names are known.
Each letter tells a story true,
Of brave souls who fought for me and you.

Veterans gather, hearts aligned,
In memory’s space, they seek to find.
With quiet steps, they trace each name,
Remembering lives, their courage and pain.

The wall reflects our nation's loss,
A sacred place to honor the cost.
Let’s remember those who gave,
Their dreams and hopes, their choice to brave.

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1) The significance is to show the bravery of the American soldiers who gave their lives for the war. There are 58k soldiers.

2) The wall is 500 feet long and 10 feet tall, forming a v shape.

3)The chronological listing of names shows the order of casualties . The placement shows when each soldier died from 1959 to 1975.

4)The diamond means someone is confirmed dead, and the cross means that they are missing and their whereabouts are unknown.

5) When a missing soldier is confirmed dead, they turn the cross into a diamond.

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1) The memorial shows the scale of the amount of Americans that died in a pursuit to victory in which there are over 58,000 names inscribed on the wall.

2) The wall is made of over 40 plates with names inscribed on them forming a V shape.

3) The names begin after the date of beginning of the war then ending at 1975 the end of the war.

4) There are 2 symbols for identifying people a cross showcasing people MIA and a diamond showing a confirmed death.

5) The filling of a cross shows how another person has died and just shows how many people haven’t been found.

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1- it honors the sacrifices of soldiers or women or children. There are over 58,000 names listed on the wall

2- The wall is a v shape with names starting from the inside corner and ending on the short sides. At the peak of the wall(10 feet), it has the date 1959 and the names are listed from first injuries, death, or missing, to the last victim of the war.

4-The diamond represents the death of a surface member while the cross represents missing victims

5-When the remains are found, they draw a diamond over the cross

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors U.S. military personnel who served in the Vietnam War, particularly those who lost their lives. It serves as a space for healing and remembrance, reflecting on the war's impact.

The Wall consists of two black granite slabs, approximately 300 feet long and varying in height from 8 inches to 10 feet. It is shaped like a V, symbolizing a journey toward healing, with a reflective surface that connects visitors to the names inscribed.

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1.It honors U.S. service members who died or went missing in the Vietnam War. Over 58,000 names are inscribed.

2.The Wall is 246 feet long, forming a V-shape

3. Names are listed by the date of death, beginning in 1959 and ending in 1975, reflecting the timeline of the war.

4.A diamond represents those confirmed killed in action, while a cross indicates missing . A cross can be changed to a diamond if the person is later confirmed dead.

5. When remains of an MIA service member are found, the cross next to their name is changed to a diamond.

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1) the significance is to honor the people that have died or gone missing, the vietnam wall has more than 5800 american service members

2) the wall is 10 feet tall and 500 feet long, and is structured like a v shape

3) the names are listed from date of casualty, this affects the time line by indicating the duration of the war

4) the diamond symbol indicates that the death of this person has been confirmed, while, the cross symbol indicates that the person is missing

5) they draw a diamond over the cross

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1- it shows how many people sacrificed their lives and 58,000 peoples names were on it

2- its 10ft tall and 500ft long and it’s shaped as a V

3- the names are listed from who first suffered casualties or death from the beginning till the end of the war

4- the diamond next to the names represent that the person died during war and the cross represents that the person was missing.

5- when it’s confirmed that a soldier was killed or dead they turn the cross into a diamond

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1) the wall has 58000 names inscribed on it

2) the wall is 10FT tall and 500FT long

And it is made of 140 number panels

3)the order is from the date of casualty to the end of the war

4) the diamond represents a confirmed death

The cross represent a missing person

5)by filling the cross when the body is found

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1.its has the names of the veterans that were missing or dead

It has more than 58000 names inscribed to it

2. It’s 10 feet tall and it’s 500 feet long and it’s shaped as a V

3.it shows when each soldier died from 1935 to 1975

4. The diamond Symbols that the people’s death was confirmed and the cross means that the people went missing.

5. They draw a diamond over the cross

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I visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C. The large stone sculpture of Dr. King emerges from a mountain, symbolizing his lifelong dedication to justice and equality. The experience made me reflect on the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing fight for equality. The quotations inscribed on the surrounding walls reminded me of the power of words and actions in creating societal change.

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The sound of cries will forever haunt me

It will never be less blunt.

I will never look at the color red

It is like a jagged bed

For the blood scattered is like a broken chine

It will never leave my mind.

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1 -The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, with a grand seated sculpture and inscriptions of his famous speeches.

2-This memorial is to honor Abraham Lincoln

3 the message is the civil war was a test to the nations commitment

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The memorial is somewhere in America

The memorial talks about the people that have died

The memorial is normal not contributing to anything

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I was watching tv once and saw the “Lincoln memorial” it’s a large building with a statue of Abraham Lincoln inside it was very well sculptured and it made me thing that this person must have done amazing things to be given a memorial.

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The first photo is the Vietnam Women Memorial, and the second photo is The Three Soldiers Memorial.

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The Three Soldiers memorial shows the diversity of the American military, with an African-American man, a Caucasian man, and a Latino American standing side by side.

The Vietnam Women memorial symbolizes the caregiving role that women had in the war, as the women are seen tending to an injured male soldier.

Poem: Soldiers march!

From this day on we shall not waver.

It is our duty, we are not doing a favor.

We will protect our people.

We are all one hand, we are all equal.

Get ready for the bloodshed and tragedy.

But you will always be proud of your nationality.

The brutal images of war may haunt you.

But we are American, and that is true.

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1-This memorial is located in egypt.

2-The pyramids, particularly the Pyramids of Giza, were built to honor and serve as tombs for ancient Egyptian pharaohs.

3-It is designed to protect the tomb of the great pharaohs.

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WW2 memorial was held in Washington DC, the purpose of it is dedicated for the American army who served in the ww2 it honors more than 16 million men and women is uniform , A field of 4,000 sculpted gold stars on the Freedom Wall commemorate the more than 400,000 Americans who gave their lives

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1- it is located in Washington DC   2- it is to honor the women who died in the Vietnam war 3-reconciliation and healing for all veterans, their families, and the nation.

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1. The first one memorializes the soldiers that died in the war. The Vietnam Women's Wall memorializes the women that died in the war.

2. (Poem)

So many lives lost

At what cost?

Tears Flowing in like a rain

For A war that brought So much pain

People saying so many names

This warnever made people never the same

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Veterans Day is located in the united states honoring military veterans of the United States armed forces

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Learned:

-Americans have multiple memorials showing their patriotism towards there people.

- The Vietnam War Memorial is important to the American people.

-There are many memorials around the world all with different purposes.

Questions:

-How much did the Vietnam Memorial cost?

-Why did the department of finance approve the project?

Vocab: N/A

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The sound of cries will haunt forever

Every one wearing black

I will never look back at the color red

The sound of woman crying

I will never forget it

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1-I have learnt about Lincoln’s memorial

And Mount Rushmore

And the memorial of august 4 in Lebanon

2-when was the Lincoln’s memorial built?

What was the reason Lincoln died

1-chine

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I have learned about so many memorials across the world

Vocab: memorial

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I have learned about the significance of the Vietnam Wall, its description, and the way its built. I have also learned about two other memorials, The Three Soldiers and the Vietnam Women's memorial.

2 questions: How many memorials are in America?

What is the most visited memorial in the world?

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The veitnam war was very tragic and had many death

I have learned about the memorials around the world

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Vocab: granite

Three things I learned :

the importance of memorials and the significance to honor sacrifices or service members

Memorials are what make a countries history

Many details about the Vietnam wall and the veteran memorial

Question: how long did it take to build the wall?

How much do these memorials cost?

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I have learned about the different memorials in the world

I have learned what each memorial represent

I have learned the value of each soldier that has fought in the war

. Where are all the memorials located ?

. Why do soldiers want to fight in the war ?

I have learned the meaning of significance

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have learned the important aspects about the vietnam wall and also about the ww2 memorial that I talked about in activity one

Questions: how many memorials are held every year?

Do a lot of people visit memorials ?

Vocab: ?

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In this session, I’ve learned:

1. The structure, meaning, and symbolism of these memorials.

2. How memorial designs communicate messages of honor, sacrifice, and remembrance.

3. Reflecting on personal experiences with memorials and understanding their emotional or historical significance.

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1.

The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington, D.C., at the west end of the National mall

The memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, and his contributions to preserving the Union during the Civil War and abolishing slavery.

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The design conveys a message of strength, unity, and democratic values. It serves as a tribute to Lincoln’s leadership and ideals, symbolizing his enduring legacy in American history.

4.

The large, seated statue of Lincoln in a grand neoclassical temple represents the respect and reverence for his role in shaping the nation.

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Learned: there are many memorials honoring events that happened around the world

Theres a memorial in lebanon to honor the people who died on august 4th

Questions: how many more memorials are their that i dont know about?

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3 things I learned

are not everything is expected

Memorials are very important to Americans

Thr memorial of august 4

2 questions

What was the reason of the explosion on aug 4?

How long did it take to build the Vietnam wall

The word I learnt is chine

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3 things you learned:

-the vietnam wall

-the pyramids of giza

-martin luther king jr

2 questions:

none

vocab:

none

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I have learned the important aspects about the vietnam wall and also about the ww2 memorial that I talked about in activity one

Questions

Do people visit memorials

How many memorials are held every year

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learned about multiple monimonts

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1.I learned about the Vietnam wall and how it is important for Americans

2. America cares about its country a lot that is has too many memorials

3.there is a memorial about Abraham Lincoln

1. why is all the memorials is Washington DC

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1) line

2) color

3) shape

3) texture

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Question 1: The simile I extracted is,“The way like cutting onions” (Stanza 1 Line 4) This simile represents how the wall brings water out of nowhere which is meant as tears the poet refers to this simile as an accurate representation since when cutting onions a chemical present in the onions film brings humans to tear up. Comparing the tears to cutting onions.

Question 2: The metaphor, “I have walked into a grave” (Line 22).Represents that the atmosphere around him is gloomy and, respectful while the names all rise above the author showing just how large the amount of dead are the author finds respect for the dead and the veterans of the war. Overall this makes the mood feel sad and serious. Comparing him walking into the memorial like walking into a grave.

Question 3: The poet reflects multiple times to the people around him once about how men cry at this wall due to the fact that it is like magic bringing water out of nowhere also he reflects in how junior high school boys don’t run and don’t hold each other in head locks even thought there are no rules it is just the respect and the seriousness of the wall and the people around it.

Question 4: The prom reflects an idea of respect towards those who have served and the author uses the ways people view and act at the Vietnam Wall Memorial to convey that message a message of respect and appreciation to those who have sacrificed and suffered for the good of his country.

Question 5: All the images show the wall and the names inscribed on it This shows the sheer amount of people who died and are still missing to the present day due to the Vietnam War also this reflects the idea of the visual essay of respect and appreciation to the men that sacrificed their lives also showing the sheer amount of them.

Question 6: I believe that the image that helps show the experience of visiting the wall is image 3 as the fact that the families members are all respectful and are touching the names of those that have died in combat shows how the people at the memorial act around such an imposing figure.

Question 7: Both essays focus on ideas of respect with the visual essay showing the way people act around the wall best while the poem reflects on the area around the wall and people near it also providing metaphors and similes to help relate the poem to the reader. Overall both explore the wall in great detail and reflect on it.

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1)lines

2)Color

3)Shape

4)Texture

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The elements of art are texture, color, line, art, and shape.

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Composition

Focal point

Depth of field

Angle

Lighting

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The authors use many features such as texture , color, lining , and shape , in order for the reader to be more attracted to the topic of the story .

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Group 1

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1. Composition: The arrangement of elements within a photograph to create visual interest.

2. Focal Point: The main subject or area in the photograph that draws the viewer’s attention.

3. Depth of Field: The range of focus in a photo, from sharp to blurred, affecting how much of the image appears in focus.

4. Angle: The position from which the photo is taken, influencing perspective and how subjects are perceived.

5. Lighting: The use of light sources, shadows, and highlights to set the mood and define the clarity of the image.

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There are different techniques for photographers like: composition, which captures a certain subject to create mood.

lighting: Lighting, whether natural or artificial, can create a certain mood .

Focal point: Where the artist puts a focus on a certain subject to create a mood.

Depth of field: This is used to create blur on certain places of the image, and leaving other parts in focus.

Angle: This is used to create mood, whether from down or up, this is to create certain moods , like an imposing mood if it is taken from a more downturned angle.

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This picture conveys the fact that a memorial volunteer is making a rubbing for the family of Donald.P sloat, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2014 then the volunteer will post the rubbing on the wall of Vietnam in memory of that person who died durning the war of Vietnam who also won a medal

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This image captures a solemn tribute left at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., with a pair of military boots as the central focal point. Surrounding the boots are flowers, personal notes, and cards, all placed in front of the wall engraved with the names of fallen soldiers. The composition draws attention to both the tributes and the wall itself, symbolizing remembrance. Natural lighting softly illuminates the scene, casting gentle shadows, and contributing to the reflective and somber mood, honoring those who served in the Vietnam War.

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In this photo, there is a crowd of people surrounding the Vietnam wall, with an African American man touching his dead relatives name on the wall. In this photo, the author's focus is color. The different colored clothes represents the diversity of the American Army, and to show how the lives lost all come from different backgrounds. The dark lighting in this photo puts emphasis on the gloomy feeling of the tragedy that occurs. To add, the focal point, which is the African American man, adds importance to his figure, and brings an imposing sense to the reader. In addition, the depth of field is used to capture the man more efficiently, and to convey the dread that he is most probably feeling at that moment. Furthermore, the composition shows the people swarming the wall to find the names of their family member. They aren't very arranged, and this creates a feeling of desperation and longing.

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imagine 1:The image shows visitors at the Vietnam wall in USA Washington DC. The season of fall where leaves fall and go through a change represents the loss of many human lives and how the cycle of grief is a massive change to one’s mental health and soul. The wall is meant to honor the sacrifices and the lives lost, for it has become a tourist attraction and a site of depression among the Americans and every other mourning family/humans . The angle of the photo symbolizes the loneliness of losing a loved one for the photo is taken from afar isolating the camera man

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image 8: The picture shows a Vietnam War veteran sobbing in front of the Vietnam Wall after viewing the name of his deceased friend during the war. This shows the gravity and intensity of losing someone you loved and significance of the wall to them. This image was taken at eye level to make us feel empathy towards the man. The picture focuses on the man and blurs everything around him showing how he feels towards his friend.

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I learnt how to analyze an image

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I learned the different techniques used by artists.

Composition

Focal point

Depth of field

Lighting

Angle

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I learned about composition and how elements are arranged to create balance. I saw how the focal point draws attention to the main subject. I understood depth of field and how it affects focus in the image. I learned how angles influence perspective in photography. I recognized how lighting sets the mood and highlights important details.

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I learned how to describe a photo based on a Visual

I learned about the Vietnam wall

Is there any other memorials?

Vocab:?

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I learned how to analyze an image in details and techniques in photography

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I learned techniques in photography like composition and angle and line and focal point.

I learned how to analyze pictures.

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I learned about the techniques

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In this session I learned more about the wall 

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In this session I learned more about the wall 

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I learned more about how to analyze a image

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1) In the simile “like cutting onions / It brings water out of nowhere, "located in stanza (1) verse (3) the wall is compared to the act of cutting onions, which causes tears unexpectedly. This suggests that the barrier evokes deep emotions without warning, making visitors cry even if they don’t expect to. It highlights the wall’s powerful emotional impact.

2)The metaphor “An alphabet of—somewhere-screaming "located in verse (25) suggests the names on the wall represent cries of suffering. This creates a mood of deep anguish and pain.

3) The author describes several emotional responses to the wall. It unexpectedly brings tears, “like cutting onions / It brings water out of nowhere” (verses 2-3). The speaker feels overwhelmed by loss, describing the wall as a “grave” (verse 19), and is shocked to learn the names are arranged “in the order of dying” (verse 24). Observing others, the speaker notes that “Men have cried / At this wall. I have / Seen them” (verses 43-45), highlighting the deep grief it evokes.

4)The central idea of the poem is the deep emotional impact of memorials in confronting loss. The poet uses the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to show how its design and the names on it evoke personal and collective grief, forcing visitors to face the reality of war’s sacrifices.

5)The images of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial emphasize its reflective black granite surface and the extensive rows of names inscribed on it. These details contribute to a mood of somber reverence and deep reflection, highlighting the emotional weight of loss and remembrance associated with the memorial.

6)The third image best conveys the experience of visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, as it shows a visitor closely examining the names on the wall. This captures the emotional depth of the experience, with the visitor’s expression reflecting a personal connection to the names, likely representing lost loved ones. The close-up view emphasizes the intimacy of the moment, highlighting how visitors often seek out specific names and engage in quiet reflection, evoking feelings of grief and remembrance.

7)Photographs and poems both evoke strong emotions but do so differently. While photographs capture the physical presence of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the immediate reactions of visitors, emphasizing visual details like reflection and expressions, poems explore deeper themes through language, using metaphors to convey complex feelings about loss and memory, as seen in Ríos’s work. Photographs may omit the nuanced emotional context behind individual stories, while poems might lack the visual reality of the memorial. Together, they offer complementary perspectives, enriching the understanding of the memorial’s significance.