In this unit we learn about poetry, and for summative, we need to annotate 2 inspirational and empowering poems, then write 4 TIEAs, to compare and contrast, lastly, write 2 poems, one about hope/dream and one inspirational.
Two Poetry Annotations
TIEA paragraphs – Still I Rise:
In Still I rise, Maya Angelou use repetition to give power to hope and rise. In Still i Rise by Maya Angelou, it include:
I am the dream and hope of the slave
I rise
I rise
I rise
Still I rise (40 – 44)
This is a poem about the oppression to the african americans, comparing between the persecute from the whites and african americans reaction. The whole poem focus on the word rise. Tise, the word give people the feeling of going up, improve, positive and hope. Repetition can give a rhythm to the poem, but the most important part, it emphasize the feeling and highlight.
TIEA paragraphs – Equipment:
In Equipment, Edgar Guest use metaphor and straightforward language to let the reader know they are not worse than others. The author fist describe what greatest of men had, to set up the next two sentence: “With this equipment they began, / So start for the top and say I can” (3-4) Edgar Guest compare people’s body as an equipment, all people start with it. The whole poem is using Metaphor. “I can” is a really easy sentence, very straight and clear. But it give the readers confidence, this is very inspirational.
TIEA paragraphs – Compare:
In both Equipment by Edgar Guest and Still I Rise by Maya Angelou, the author give hope to the readers. The idea of hope are widely spread through both poems: “Get hold of yourself, and say I can.” (Guest, line 30) and “I am the dream and hope of the slave. / I rise” (Angelou, line 40,41) Equipment by Edgar Guest is talking about you have what other people have, if they can do it, then why can’t you? You can do ti. This poem is more straightforward, using less literary device, giving readers hopes to believe they can do it. Still I Rise by Maya Angelou tale about how african american had been treated badly, but they react by having hope. This poem use lots of simile and repetition. They both give hope.
TIEA paragraphs – Contrast:
Both poem Equipment by Edgar Guest and Still I Rise by Maya Angelou are empowering and inspirational, but they are from different perspective. Still I Rise is about african american. “I am the dream and hope of the slave.” (Angelou, line 40). Equipment is talking about everyone’s the same. “But you’ve all they had.” (Guest, line 12). Still I Rise is talking about how author (I) can help the african american, giving power to the audience by stating how herself can help and the the hope of the slaves. Equipment is talking about how the reader (you) can do it yourself, giving inspiration to the readers by telling them that they can do it. One is the author saying that she is the hope, one is the author saying that you are the hope.
Inspirational Poem:
Run, run, run,
on the road of life.
until you meet a junction,
with condusion.
Go right, Go left,
they said.
Like this is their life,
but not their life.
The louder they talk,
the more confuse you are.
Stop.
This is your life.
Believe in yourself,
listen to your heart,
choose the road you like.
Look,
your future is as bright as sunshine.
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Hope Imagery Poem:
My hope feels like the first sunshine in spring, full of energy.
My hope tastes like chocolate, sweet and warm.
My hope looks like a flower, blooming, growing, happily.
My hope smells like apple, simple but pleasant.
My hope is to see everyone’s smile, smiling from their heart.
