• Written by Edwin Robinson. This poem refers to not judging others by their appearance. This relates to Robinson as his brother was slowly becoming an alcoholic due to poor investment choices while Edwin was an scholar.

2-Any examples of figurative language and/or literary devices? (metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, internal rhyme, slant rhyme, sensory language, hyperbole, etc.)

• Hyperbole is used in the poem as the wealthy man is describe as being "richer than a king." Imagery is also used when describing the man with description words like "glittered" and "imperially slim" to portray Cory as an elegant appearance.

3-Summarize the poem both literally and figuratively. If you use a source cite the source (does not need to be MLA)

• This poem talks about a man named Richard Cory who is extremely wealthy and appears happy. everyone in town wants to be him One summer night he kills himself. Figuratively this talks about how you don't know what people are going through because they can present themselves in certain way but feel another.

4 -Rhyme or free verse? What is the rhyme scheme if there is one?

• The poem is in ABAB rhyme. It consists of 4 lines stanzas.

5 -What is the tone/mood of the poem? Explain!

• The tone of the poem can be seen as ironic and disillusioned. As the wealthy man is portrayed as perfect and admired by the community. But in reality the man took his own life at the end.

• The poem relates to the biography by including a political presence (reference to Abe Lincoln) as well as his connections to both America and Europe.

2-Any examples of figurative language and/or literary devices? (metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, internal rhyme, slant rhyme, sensory language, hyperbole, etc.)

• Metaphor "Who bear the brunt of our America" relates to the challenges of making American art to carrying a heavy burden.

• Alliteration " Tested and pried and played in many fashions"

• Personification with American art given human qualities such as

3-Summarize the poem both literally and figuratively. If you use a source cite the source (does not need to be MLA)

• Delves into Whistler who is pioneering around America as an artist who experiments with a multitude of styles and techniques. The poem goes on to acknowledge Whistler's masterpieces and imperfections.

• Explores challenges of forging an American artist identity while still involved with European traditions. The poem uses Whistler as a symbol of change for American artists and to achieve greatness.

4 -Rhyme or free verse? What is the rhyme scheme if there is one?

• Free verse

5 -What is the tone/mood of the poem? Explain!

• Sense of respect --> Pound does not fully criticize Whistler at the beginning but merely states the pros and cons of his work

• Critical --> Towards the end of the poem, Pound is more passionate with his criticism

• Passionate --> With the way he describes the artwork with exclamation points

• It shows his changing perspective of Walt Whitman.

• Talks of Poetic evolution - his and Whitman's

  
  

2 -Any examples of figurative language and/or literary devices? (metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, internal rhyme, slant rhyme, sensory language, hyperbole, etc.)

• Metaphor is frequently used in this poem.

3-Summarize the poem both literally and figuratively. If you use a source cite the source (does not need to be MLA)

• The poem is talking about how Pound, after growing up reading Walt's poems has come to realize that his criticisms were wrong and has become inspired by them, realizing that his style and approach was unique. He states: "It was you who broke the new wood, Now is a time for carving." I believe this is Pound saying that he is taking the "new wood", his poems, and is taking their ideas and styles and molding them into new styles and making his own poetry from it, " now is a time for carving"...

  
  

4 -Rhyme or free verse? What is the rhyme scheme if there is one?

• It's a free verse, no rhyme scheme

  
  

5 -What is the tone/mood of the poem? Explain!

• There isn't really any tone or mood within the poem. However, a big theme in it is prosperity. The author did not like any of Whitman's work when he was younger, but as he grew he started to admire Whitman and his work.