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If you are pushing yourself, post a non-fiction text (article, historical context, etc.) that supplements your analysis.

Explain how this text connects to a poem's or song's central idea and societal injustices.

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Post direct quotes from the poem or song that support your chosen literary devices and central idea. Aim for at least four quotes. Include page numbers, line numbers, or timestamps for MLA citations.

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Post the title and author of the poem or song you are interested in analyzing.

Also, please write 3-4 sentences about your interest in this poem or song. What topics does it cover? What does it say about the topics?

If applicable, provide a link or upload the text.

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Do this one last!

Post your potential central idea or thesis statement for your essay. Remember, this should be a clear, concise claim about how the author develops the central idea and addresses societal injustices.

You can revise this later; this is just a starting point.

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"Welcome to our Poetry Analysis Essay Brainstorm Padlet! 

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"Welcome to our Poetry Analysis Essay Brainstorm Padlet! 

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This is a collaborative space to help you plan and organize your thoughts for your summative essay. Please follow these steps:

1. Central Idea/Thesis Statement: Begin by posting your working central idea or thesis statement in the first column.

2. Literary Devices: Identify and list at least two relevant literary devices in the second column, explaining their purpose.

3. Evidence (Direct Quotes): Find and post direct quotes from the poem that support your analysis in the third column. Include page numbers or line numbers.

4. Non-Fiction Connections (Push Yourself): If you're incorporating non-fiction, post your source and explanation in the fifth column.

5. Peer Feedback: Feel free to comment on and react to your classmates' posts to provide constructive feedback.

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List at least two literary devices an author might use in a poem or song.

Briefly explain each device's purpose and how it conveys a central idea.

Examples: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Symbolism, Imagery, Conflict, Characterization, Setting, Denotation/Connotation, Irony.

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The Central Idea: Tough life held together by the Mother

How: Roller-coaster of struggles of the main characters life.

All Together: The author develops the tough life of a boy by bringing the reader into a roller-coaster of struggles in 20 lines of poetry.

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Here is a Google Drive Link to a bunch of poems. We've covered some. Others may be new. There are also videos to help with context!

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Poem title: "Dont take her for granted"

Author: Leonardo David Olivares

Interest in the poem: I'm interested to see how the 14 year old Leo depicted his upbringing and how or if that has changed.

Topic covered: The poem goes over the upbringing of a boys life from the eyes of the future of oneself.

What does it say: Its depict the struggling's of the mother, by the future-self giving a warning to not take what he has for granted.

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maliha- 2 literary devices that the author could use are (figurative) imagery and  structure 

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maliha- 2 literary devices that the author could use are (figurative) imagery and  structure 

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the purpose of using figurative languages (one of them could be imagery) in poems is to picture what is going on and to convey ideas . And for structure, it shows how they convey the central ideas.

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poem- "fingernails" by tang siu wa. one quote that shows it's imagery, "their sweat runs down our bodies. Just as young, as poor, as filthy.", it shows imagery b/c it is showing how outside, its dangerous because of the Hong Kong situations. another quote that also shows imagery is "they know the skill to sit in silence is a self restrained language know the hate of the defeated and the hypocrisy of fire". This also shows imagery because it is showing how during the Hong Kong protesting, the police didn't seem to care and how it lead to violence.

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Two literary devices that an author would use in their poem is symbolism and imagery. Through symbolism, authors are able to get their message across in a smooth manner in their poems/songs. Having a symbolic reference allows authors to connect their central ideas to broader subjects. On the other hand, imagery creates a story about a central idea. Imagery is a way to prove a strong message while giving the reader the opportunity to create a deeper analysis. Both symbolism and imagery are strong literary devices that make central ideas stronger.

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" I Have a dream" By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr 

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" I Have a dream" By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr 

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In this poem Dr. Luther King often uses the phrase " I have a dream" to illustrate the imperfections that are going on in the world but if we remove those imperfections life for everybody will be equal. During this time being a Black African American was very difficult. Segregation was still impacting lives of Black African Americans. This poem serves as a powerful call to end racial equality but to also end the discrimination that has affected millions of Black African Americans.

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Two literary devices an author might use in a poem or song are imagery and symbolism. The purpose of imagery is to help the audience visualize what the author is trying to say. The purpose of symbolism is to emphasize an object or logo to convey a certain idea. Both of these literary devices are used to convey a central idea by creating a vivid image with a deep meaning and cause emotional responses from the audience.

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Two literary Devices used in a poem or song are symbolism and conflict. Symbolism conveys a central idea by demonstrating how one minor thing can be portrayed as something bigger getting a larger image across the whole poem/song. Conflict conveys a central idea by also showing that the whole poem/song is about a certain event through the use of certain violence and what's happening during that event period.

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An author might use repetition and metaphors as a way of connecting the two ideas into a less complex ideal. Through repetition an author can use this to show its readers the amount of importance that certain words might have to the way of the story or the details behind the story. As well as metaphors can help to describe something in a better understanding throughout the story.

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Two literary devices an author might use in a poem/song would be symbolism and conflict. An author could use symbolism to tell about the central idea in a smoother way but they would still be telling the message. An author would use conflict to go more in-depth on the issues that are going on and what they want us to see and comprehend.

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Alexander Patino. Four quotes that help support my central idea.

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Alexander Patino. Four quotes that help support my central idea.

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Quote 1( Lines 1-4): Sleeping outside is a reality. The tents were likewise broken. Their sweat runs down our bodies. Just as young, as poor, as filthy.

Quote 2 (Lines 13-14): The souls they left here have been depreciated. The bullets we imagine perforated their chests twenty-six years ago.

Quote 3( Lines 19-20): The tanks that ground them roll into our neighborhoods. The TV that broadcasted them cooks us fresh lies for every meal.

Quote 4( Lines 33-34): They mention a flighty sort of animal called "conviction". They touch our tattered umbrellas with silver fingernails.

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A song that I have interest in analyzing would be a song used in a protest to end the injustice and abuse of women in Mexico: it is called "Cancion sin miedo". It served as one of the main anthems used to spread awareness about the issues going on within the government of Mexico

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poem" "fingernails" by tang sui wa"

I am interested in this poem because it talks about a real life issue that is going on in Hong Kong. the author used a lot of figurative languages and one of them is imagery. The author used imagery to show how people are dealing with this and things are getting violence because of the situations in Hong Kong. the author used strong figurative languages to show that people are suffering.

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"Streets on Fire" by Lupe Fiasco. I am interested in this poem because it uses different literary devices to help show the world's government rules and the effect it has on people. The poem helps show how those in lower social classes are affected deeply by higher ups, yet they don't seem to care. The poem shows how cruel the world and people can be.

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An author may use literary devices like metaphors and similes to connect one idea with another, revealing their similarity and ultimately showcasing the degree of something.

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The author can use metaphor and personification to convey message in a interesting manner. Metaphor is figure of speech(e.g time is a thieft) and personification is giving a nonliving object a human action (e.g the ocean is speaking to me) These literary devices catches the readers interest and convey emotion.

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I am interested in "Fingernails," poem by Tang Siu Wa because it topics about current events that are still happening in a realistic way. This poem covers trauma and enduring issues in Hong Kong. This poem covers social-political upheavals and past events all the way to today. It emphasizes shared experiences with other people.

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Two literary devices that an author might use are Imagery and conflict. The reason why an author might use Imagery is because it will give the reader a better understanding if they are able to see it and Imagine. For instance someone who has only read about war would have the same understanding perspective as someone who has lived through war. Imagery allows the reader to live someone else's point of view. An author might use conflict because its a way to engage the reader. Author express conflicts to show the world the problems that many dont know about.

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Authors use symbolism to convey bigger themes throughout the story. They use a small aspect or detail to represent or show a bigger theme. They use imagery to allow us to visualize the concepts they are talking about. Imagery also makes the poem more engaging for the reader.

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Two literary devices an author might use in their poem or song are imagery and conflict. Imagery is used to provide vivid descriptions that gives the reader an insight to visualize the scenes occurring. Conflict is developed as struggle or problem within the character that creates tension.

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The song I am interested in is "Pearls" by Sade. This song tells the story of a Somalian woman struggling to fend for her family during the Somali civil war. Through a woman going through poverty during the war, Sade portrays a beautiful message that will leave an impact on the listener. I am interested in this song because I believe this song has a very deep meaning, and I would be intrigued to analyze Sade's song.

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In Sade's "Pearls," the song uses imagery to explore resilience and suffering to highlight the struggles of women in marginalized regions, conveying a message of strength in the face of misfortunes.

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This poem employs several literary devices that enhance its emotional depth and reinforce the central idea of a mother’s perseverance and sacrifices for her son. Below are key literary devices and their purpose:

1. Rhyme Scheme – The poem follows a loose rhyme scheme, with couplets such as "The rich always left a stitch, / Had us thinking life was a bitch." The rhyme adds rhythm and flow, making the hardships described more engaging and impactful.

2. Imagery – Vivid descriptions like "Working two jobs only to stay afloat" and "Making her old back bend" create strong mental pictures of struggle, allowing the reader to feel the mother’s exhaustion and resilience.

3. Metaphor – "Little possibilities, she grabbed that shit by the throat." This metaphor equates opportunity to something tangible that can be seized, highlighting the mother’s determination to overcome obstacles.

4. Symbolism – The line "Your the last one, the seed that she planted" uses the metaphor of planting a seed to symbolize the mother’s hope and investment in her child’s future, reinforcing the theme of sacrifice.

5. Tone Shift – The poem transitions from a harsh depiction of struggle ("Living in public housing on 36 Dodd Street") to a more reflective and appreciative tone ("But now we are far from the past") as the speaker realizes the depth of his mother’s efforts. This shift emphasizes growth and gratitude.

6. Repetition – The phrase "Don’t take her for granted" is both the title and part of the closing lines, reinforcing the main message that the speaker has learned to appreciate his mother’s sacrifices.

Each device contributes to the poem’s emotional weight, helping the reader experience the hardships faced by the mother and son while emphasizing the importance of recognizing and valuing a parent’s struggles.

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The author uses symbolism and imagery by helping us visualize what is going on in the poem and helps with what he is trying to say or show us. Then symbolism can be almost anything but it is trying to represent something bigger and more important and the author usually tries to hint towards that. Both help contribute to the main idea/theme and can help create deeper understandings inside the writing.

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Two literary devices that are used in poems are repetition and symbolism. Repetition is repeating a phrase or ideas and it helps the author to emphasize and get their point across which helps to reveal the main theme of the poem. Symbolism serves to demonstrate an idea or message without having to directly state the idea and helps to deepen the main idea.

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The Poem I am interested in is " Fingernails" by Tang Siu Wa. I am interested in this poem because it conveys the idea of events that were happening in Honk Kong. These events led to freedom of speech for the citizens of Honk Kong. The poem shows struggle and represents the protests that happened for the movement that happened.

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" I can't breathe" by H.E.R.  I find this song interesting because this song is based of George Floyd who was known for his tragic death at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. It covers racial injustice, police brutality, and systemic oppresion. The author uses variety of literary devices to convey the powerful message about racial injustice and discrimination.

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" I can't breathe" by H.E.R.  I find this song interesting because this song is based of George Floyd who was known for his tragic death at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. It covers racial injustice, police brutality, and systemic oppresion. The author uses variety of literary devices to convey the powerful message about racial injustice and discrimination.