Discuss Symbolism and Metaphor in Poetry, English homework help
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Assignment 1: Symbolism and Metaphor in Poetry
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Choose one poem from among those you were assigned this week. Post a response of at least 150 words.
- Discuss how symbols or metaphors are used in the poem you chose for this assignment.
- Identify the key symbol(s) or metaphor(s) within the work.
- Explain the meanings they convey to readers.
- How do these elements enrich the poem and deepen your understanding of its themes?
Remember that claims in all parts of the assignment should be substantiated by excerpts from appropriate sources. Use APA rules of style for quotations, paraphrases, and summaries as well as in-text citations and references. Quoted material should not exceed 25% of your response.
Selected Poem
Gwendolyn Brooks: WE REAL COOL
1960
The Pool Players.
Seven at the Golden Shovel.
We real cool. We
Left school. We
Lurk late. We
Strike straight. We
Sing sin. We 5
Thin gin. We
Jazz June.
We Die soon.
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