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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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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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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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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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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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An author may use symbolism to present either an emotion, a feeling, or a comparison in order to not be so straight forward with things and make the reader more interested and more into what they are reading about.

An author may also use a setting to use it as a reason for why someone in the story is acting a certain way because environments affect who a person is and how they think and act on certain things.

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Some literary devices an author may use in his are repetition and imagery. An author may use these to convey a central idea by creating a scenario or repeating a message to portray a main idea.

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listen to it as if it’s from the Palestinians’ point of views basically :)

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Dammi Falastini - Mohammed Assaf (Lyric Video with English Transliteration & Translation)

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Denotation/Connotation: The purpose of these to literary devices is to separate the dictionary definition of a word ( Denotation ), to the feeling of the word ( Connotation). This can be useful when trying to define the central idea because it can help us understand other literary devices and their relation to the poem. Knowing the difference between the true meaning and what we feel can help us have different perceptions of the poem.

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I picked this poem because I like the imagery it creates as well as the allusion and references it has. It has somewhat of a nostalgic feel especially when it talks about 9:09 in the morning. I especially love the contrast of chaos and serenity with creative repitition.

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Some literacy devices an author can use in their poem can be imagery. An author can use imagery to create a sense of experience or wants the reader to feel a specific way. This can deepen what the reader understands and can enhance emotional connections.

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My interest in this poem stems from the fact that I found it interesting how they used space as a metaphor to compare and contrast to the current state of the world. A few topics this poem covers are items such as stereotypical jokes people face to the number of deaths African-Americans face due to stereotyping. These are deep topics covered through devices such as imagery and metaphors to get this point across.

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I believe that the poem that I would be working on is "Counting Descent" by Clint Smith because he talks mainly about family and perspectives which interests me since I have a big family myself in and out of this country that are seen as different people from many other different perspectives. This poem contains a thought of love in family and how people pass down traditions as if it were an inheritance being passed down from generation to generation. Family is one of my main priorities so this poem I'd say is perfect for me. I don't like to read much because it's hard to find something that interests me but this poem talks about something that I care about making it easy for me to also connect with it.

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A literary device that poets can use is symbolism to make us feel a specific way to give the reader more of an idea instead of directly stating what the reader should be feeling allowing the reader to look into the poem deeper and discover the meaning of the poem.

Another literary device that poets might use is connotation to help make us feel the emotions in the poem in a greater way and let us see different things that are unrelated to a poem literally, but have an affect on the poem in a different meaning.

-Tanjim

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The song that I am interested in analyzing is "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel. I am interested in this song because my dad always mentions it whenever we speak about songs that have a strong meaning or songs that speak up about events in history and society. It is also deemed as a controversial song by critics due to Joel not keeping track of the events he listed in chronological order, which doesn't seem like a big deal to me. The song also includes 119 historical references and figures, showing what went on the world at the time that he wrote it.

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In dna by Kendrick Lamar he uses imagery, symbolism, and repetition. He repeats a lot of words I think it’s to set a point or give out a message . He uses symbolism for example he says. “I got dark, I got evil that rot inside my DNA

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An author might use personification to give life to an object and make their writing more vivid and engaging. Additionally, an author might use similes alongside personification to give a more dynamic description and establish tone.

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Harlem by Langston Hughes is about the racism against African Americans, how most have dreams but aren't given opportunities to fulfill them due to their race. Two literary devices he uses are rhyming and similes. He compares having a dream neglected as "does it dry up like a raisin in the sun" and he uses repetition in meat and sweet. These devices help us understand his message of how African Americans have dreams too and they shouldn't be ignored.

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I was interested in this poem because Beyonce celebrates her culture, identity, and success as a black woman from the southern United States in this song. This song covers topics like empowerment, racism, and police brutality. For example the phrase "get in formation" is an action, urging people to come together and organize, which is a metaphor for community organizing and resistance.

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"Fingernails" by Tang Siu Wa

The poem "Fingernails" speaks to me because in a way, I can relate to how Hong Kong may feel because Vietnam is a communist nation that has a limit to the amount of free speech and a person can practice. The topics of freedom and independence is portrayed in "fingernails." Even more, my father, escaping a communist country has stories of the oppression of the government.

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This poem explains the racism faced by African Americans, how they also have dreams and that they shouldn't be cast aside. It shows the poet's curiosity about what happens when someone's dream is "deferred" (his first line).

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This poem deals with the systemic oppression Black people have faced throughout history. The author wants White people to take accountability for what they have done to her people. This poem is interesting because it directly calls out the racism experienced by Black people and the injustices they have faced.

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A literary device that an author uses is a motif. A motif is the repetition of a certain word/symbol that plays a role in the central idea of the piece. An author uses a motif throughout the piece in order to illustrate the significance of that word and it's contribution to the thought process throughout the piece.

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I don't have anything to connect my poem to just yet, but I have some broader things that I'll find evidence for to connect it to my essay. I had in mind the Zapatista movement.

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I chose the poem " A poem is a city " by Charles Bukowski because of it's variety of literary devices as well as its wide span of evidence. This poem also is easy to understand as it is spoken in a fairly spoken language for people to understand. The poem also includes a ton of metaphors and similes which is what I want because I chose Metaphors/Similies as one of my literary devices. The last reason why I chose this poem is because of how many notes I have on it already.

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1) "Concentrated thoughts on who I used to be, I'm sheddin' skin" (stanza 4)

2) "Body after body, lesson after lesson" (stanza 13)

3) "Had everything I wanted but I couldn't escape addiction" (stanza 31)

4) "I'm tryna push peace in LA, "But you love war" (stanza 62)

-Alberto Altamirano

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Two literary devices an author might use is imagery and connotation to allow a reader to translate their poem, adding a sentimental aspect in their story writing. Imagery adds the quality of transporting the reader into the text itself, while connotation allows the reader to use incorprate the experiences into the poem itself.

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An author might use imagery to create a vision with descriptive language, giving the reader an insight to understanding the song better. This connects with the usage of a simile because the comparison and image created allows the reader to connect their outside information to further their analysis.

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Two literary devices an author might use in a poem or song is symbolism meaning using an object, image or anything else to symbol a feeling

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A line that resonates with me is the quote "16 a poem is this city now,

17 50 miles from nowhere,

18 9:09 in the morning,"

The imagery and allusions really set the scene for serenity.

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I chose this poem because it shows the determination of the people of Hong Kong to keep their freedom. This poem lets us see how the people of Hong Kong feel about their freedom and the length they go to get the Chinese government to change their mind. There is lots of symbolism and imagery in the poem that dates back to historical events which is important to the context of the poem. This poem lets us see the struggle Hong Kong goes through to keep their freedom.

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Symbolism helps authors add deeper meaning to their story without being too obvious. For example a storm could represent emotional turmoil. This makes the story more interesting and gives readers something to think about. Setting shows how a character’s environment affects their behavior. For instance if a character is in a dark, lonely place, it might reflect feelings of isolation. The setting helps explain why they act the way they do. Both make the story more engaging and allow readers to connect with the deeper meanings.

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The poem I chose is "Dear White America" by Danez Smith because it has a unique vibe to it. The poem talks about leaving Earth while connecting it to themes of racism. A topic this poem covers is white privilege by saying how white Americans ignore or dismiss Black suffering.

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An author might use metaphors and repetition to convey a central idea. By comparing one thing to another, a author can convey an idea better. Also, through repeating words or phrases, an author can reinforce an idea they are trying to convey.

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Two literary devices authors might use are hyperbole and repetition to emphasize the central idea of their poem. Repetition is used to reinforce the author's statement and what they are trying to express in their writing. Hyperbole is used to exaggerate the author’s statement to really drive home the point the author is trying to make.

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This poem explains the two perspectives between a white person and a person of color in society through the characterization of two birds with different circumstances and freedoms. I picked this poem because although its message is easy to understand, it's very impactful, as many people are able to relate to the struggles that are portrayed within it. The usage of repetition and symbolism further highlights the central idea, with repetition showing how these portrayals are a constant cycle that is hard for one to break out of, and the use of symbolism allows readers to readers to have a further connection with the poem, as they imagine themselves being in the situation of the birds, and how their struggles are similarly portrayed.

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1) "his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing." (Lines 12-14)

2) "The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still." (Lines 15-18)

3) "But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams. " (Line 27)

4) "and dips his wing in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky." (Lines 5-7)

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This song is trying to emulate racist views on black people by kendrick lamar. He uses these racist views as a sort of pride of being black while viciously and aggressively tackling racism. He addresses problems such as police brutality coming from racism, and saying he is proud to be who the white people have made him out to be. He does this by describing stereotypes, criticisms and in general racial sentiments towards black people and taking pride in them, then combating them.

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Kendrick uses Irony by admitting to these slurs and saying he identifies with them. He says he is a "proud monkey" and he is as "black as the moon" among other things. This is ironic due to them being racial slurs, and one would usually not identify with them. Furthermore, he uses symbolisms as a whole with the racial comments he gets. He uses these all as a form of hate, and him turning it more into a form of pride.

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I am interested in Black Bird by The Beatles because it reflects the fight against racial marginalization and uses symbolism in an interesting way. The phrase in the song stating, "A Blackbird singing in the dead of night" cause my attention because it symbolizes the resilience Black people continue to have when overcoming obstacles and later a metaphor reflecting a Black women is used. The song covers the topics of intersectionality and discrimination. A message of hope is granted to Black women mainly, who face oppression during the Civil Rights Movement.

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The song I would like to use is "Streets On Fire” by Lupe Fiasco. I am interested in using this song for my analysis because the structure of this song stood out to me as well as the words used from the first week of the poem unit till now. I’ve found this song to be the most interesting out of all of the work we’ve done so far in this unit and I’m excited to dig deeper and learn more about it. The song covers ideas like violence, issues and poverty, and a need for change in society. This showcases the hardships of the issue and call for reform.

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In “Streets On Fire” the song uses symbolism and irony. The use of symbolism in a song could be used to draw attention towards a certain issue. They could use this symbolism to have the listener engaged to the song through emotional connections that this symbol may have to the listener. The use of irony could be used to directly showcase a narrative between societal expectations portrayed in the issue and the irony could showcase their lived experiences.

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Two literary devices an author might use are symbolism and imagery.

Symbolism is used to show ideas and themes within the text. It gives emotion and lets people have a deeper interpretation and understanding about the text. It conveys the central idea by using objects, characters, or events to represent deeper meanings within the text.

Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. It helps convey the central idea by making complex ideas more relatable and emotional.

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The poem explores themes and challenges that's affected my family, making it resonate with me. Through its vivid language and multiple literature devices, it highlights an issue that many people around the world may not be aware of, offering insight into the struggles and hardships that Hongkongers are currently facing from mainland China. By shedding light on the reality, the poem enlightens people and shows the harsh reality of China's government. It also provides a different side of what I've been told, allowing me to educate myself better on the situation.

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The poem that I am interested in analyzing is "Down to My Elbows" by Jose Olivarez. This poem is interesting because it talks about identity, race, and culture. The poem explores how people of color often feel torn between their heritage and fitting into mainstream society. Olivarez uses humor to discuss serious issues like family expectations, language, and self-acceptance. It shows how complicated it can be to understand who you are.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZNaXGO_p2RTm1MK1hfUoGnYa71VSv6C1/view?usp=drive_open

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This poem spoke out to me because of its unusual structure, I would usually read poems that are short and very vague. This poem feel like a huge letter. While reading this poem it didn't have the artificial feel of planning, but rather it felt natural. Danez Smith addresses what living in black America is like, addressing the system which constantly oppresses and suppresses their freedom.

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I chose this poem because it shows how determined the people of Hong Kong are to keep their freedom. It gives us a glimpse into their feelings about freedom and how far they’re willing to go to make the Chinese government change. The poem uses symbolism and imagery related to historical events, which helps us understand the context. It really highlights the struggle Hong Kong faces to maintain its freedom.

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"a poem is this city now,

50 miles from nowhere,

9:09 in the morning,"

"the ocean like a lavender flame,

a moon destitute of greatness,

a small music from broken windows"

"drought, a poem is a city at war,

a poem is a city asking a clock why,

a poem is a city burning,

a poem is a city under guns"

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Money Trees - Kendrick Lamar

I chose this song due to the mention of financial struggles he faced, violence, and the aspects of their hood. It illustrates the difference in financial classes and how it plays into discrimination.

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I chose the song XXX. by Kendrick Lamar as this song speaks out about the systemic racism, discrimination and the hypocrisy of America. Kendrick speaks through a unique perspective of how American media try to portray African Americans as "Terrorists" and "Problematic" while American is seen to be portrayed as terrorists to other countries. In this same song Kendrick also addresses police brutality and the struggles that African Americans and people of color go through because of the systemic racism.

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I chose this song as it explores real-world struggles and issues a person may encounter, and I feel like the issues described in this poem have a lot to tell about what goes on through society in general. The topics this poem covers is primarily accountability, past trauma, and mental health, with accountability standing out of all the three. The poem demonstrates the significance of these 3 genres of an individuals life, and how these 3 genres can have the potential to shape how you live the rest of your life, and provides advice on how to navigate your life in a more moral manner that preserves your social status and mental health.

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Two literary devices an author may use in a poem are allusion and imagery.

Allusion allows readers to understand a message without directly saying it, allowing readers to use their own interpretation, helping broadening the scope of ideas a certain line or statement may convey. In the context of central ideas, allusions are convenient, as central ideas are broad, serving a wide audience. Allusions allow a wide range of interpretations with a unified core meaning not explicitly stated, and with a central idea aimed to serve a wide audience, allusions meet this demand, allowing various ideas and cues to flow in unified by a single core agreement not explicitly stated.

Imagery allows readers to visualize what a certain statement may convey. This allows readers to visualize something in a deeper level, allowing it to stay in core memory in the long run. Central ideas are meant to stay in your mind for both the short and long term, as it conveys an idea that is broad and can be applied to various domains in your life. Like allusions, imagery also meets the demands of central ideas sufficiently, meeting the goal of the idea staying within the audience for a long time.