![]() ![]() For example, the sun-an element of nature that continues to rise despite any other circumstances-in stanza three might represent African Americans’ resilience in the face of racism and discrimination or Maya Angelou’s resiliency despite a difficult childhood. Using the Images of “Still I Rise” activity sheet, ask students to list each example of imagery in the stanza, the type of imagery used, and what they believe the element of imagery represents in the poem’s theme. Have each group select one of the poem’s stanzas to analyze. (Note: Either print the poem out or give the class access online.) Students working with the printed text can use a highlighter to identify examples of imagery in the poem.ģ. Have students read “Still I Rise” in its entirety. ![]() Before reading the poem, define or review definitions for the following elements of imagery: personification, metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia and hyperbole. Give the class a brief introduction to Maya Angelou (see Lesson Overview, above), then explain that examining her masterful use of imagery throughout the poem “Still I Rise” can help them understand and interpret the poem’s theme and message. Tell students that authors often use imagery to create comparisons between literal and figurative elements, add depth and understanding to a literary piece, and evoke a more meaningful experience for the reader. Literal (adjective) the actual meaning of a wordġ. Imagery (noun) words that create images in people’s minds Adversity (noun) a state of continued difficultiesįigurative (adjective) not literal represented by a figure of speech The words of Because I could not stop for Death have been set to music on numerous occasions, most notably by the acclaimed USA composer Aaron Copland.īut like all the poetry in this list, it can be enjoyed just as well in its original form, read alone, in your favourite chair, just allowing those words to wash over you.ĭid your favourite poem not make the list? Tell us about your choice at. It involves a narrator taking her final journey in life by carriage, accompanied by Death, who appears as a friendly companion on the ride.ĭickinson is considered one of America’s greatest poets and this work in particular affirms her legacy. The lyrical nature of Because I could not stop for Death often singles it out as one of Dickinson’s finest works. Spending much of her life as a recluse in her Massachussetts home, her collection of almost 1,800 poems was discovered by her younger sister after Dickinson died in 1886 and and published four years later. The 19th-century American poet only rose to prominence after her death. īecause I could not stop for Death by Emily Dickinson “Because I could not stop for Death - / He kindly stopped for me - / The Carriage held but just Ourselves - / And Immortality.” Students at Manchester University painted over the words of If in protest when it appeared on the walls of their student union in 2018, replacing it with Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise. ![]() Kipling has been criticised in more recent times over what are seen as his controversial views on race. Serena Williams also narrated a version for International Women’s Day in 2017, replacing the word ‘man’ with ‘woman’ throughout. Its impact has sent ripples throughout popular culture with everything from The Simpsons to Apocalypse Now referencing Kipling’s verse at some point.Īt the close of the 1998 World Cup, BBC Sports presenter Des Lynam narrated the poem over footage of 18-year-old England striker Michael Owen making an impact on the tournament. If was his most famous poem, published in 1910 and written in the form of advice passed down from father to son. If by Rudyard Kipling “If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster / And treat those two impostors just the same ”Įqually renowned for literary works including The Jungle Book and The Man Who Would Be King, Rudyard Kipling was also a popular poet and journalist in the late19th and early 20th century. ![]()
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