• Guillermo Gomez-Pena portrays time and place through imagery that evokes a sense of corruption and impending doom. The poet uses metaphorical phrases such as "Mexico is sinking" and "California is on fire" to emphasize the corrupt reality of the modern world. The poet uses imagery to rhetorically ask the reader to imagine the U.S. and Mexico in a reversed scenario, stating "But what if suddenly the continent turned upside down?". This allows the reader to pay attention to the real problem occurring in Mexico as of current. It also allows the reader to challenge their opinion and perspective on the inequality between the U.S. and Mexico.

• The poet uses basic terminology and adjectives to embrace the nostalgia that the card holds, portraying the innocence and childish essence of the card.

• Girmay also uses a variety of pronunciations for the word "Louisfoeribari" throughout the poem to portray it in different scenarios.

2) What language does she use to create imagery?

• Girmay uses simple yet fun words to create the imagery and describe the visuals of the card in a way that a 3rd grader like Estefani would depict it. Girmay describes the physical traits of a flower in a way that is depicted by a child, narrating it as "Six green, vertical lines, with color all from the top". Girmay also manages to describe the specific environment and scenario through the use of simple adjectives.

3) How does the poet consider rhythm?

• The poet starts at a normal pace as she gradually speaks faster when trying to decipher the word Louisfoeribari, substituting it into different scenarios. After concluding the word's definition, her pace and rhythm slows down once again.

See:

• Device

• Bed

• Students talking

• Parents eating dinner

• Messy room

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Emotion:

• Conflicted emotions

• Anger

• Anxiety

• Suppressed emotions

• Confusion

Simile:

Conflicted emotions are like deadly wars

Hear:

• Parents discussing about business

• Students's excited giggles when they get a high grade

• People's laughter and happy chatter