Think about the language of "I, Too". Who is the "they" he refers to in the poem?

people with a different race than him

How does the structure connect to the poem's meaning?

Many songs repeated show each worker has a different job., The many workers listed show each unique state.

Which excerpt from "I Hear America Singing" best conveys its overall theme?

"Each singing what belongs to him or her and to no one else"

Think about Structure in both poems. How does Structure contribute to Meaning?

Both use repetition to emphasize the idea of many workers.

Comparing the sounds of Americans working to carols or songs is a__________________.

metaphor because it does not use like or as to compare them

Think about Effect. What was Hughes intended Effect on audiences? The intended effect was to...

to remind readers POC domestic workers are Americans, too.

How does the idea of carols (songs) help develop the theme of "I Hear America Singing"?

The beauty of America grows as each worker sings.

Pick the best theme to describe Hughes' poem, "I, Too".

America must celebrate all workers, not some.

What does intend mean?

planned or meant to on purpose, planned or meant to on purpose

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Comparing and Contrasting Poetry

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1
Think about the language of "I, Too". Who is the "they" he refers to in the poem?
people with a different race than him
his enemies and rivals
people from other countries
his family and friends
2
How does the structure connect to the poem's meaning?
Different line lengths show each worker's contribution.
Many songs repeated show each worker has a different job.
The many workers listed show each unique state.
The gradual increase in line shows the role of women.
3
Which excerpt (part) best demonstrates the theme?
"I am the darker brother"
"Tomorrow,/I'll be at the table"
"But I laugh/And eat well"
"I too, am America"
4
Which excerpt from "I Hear America Singing" best conveys its overall theme?
"The day what belongs to the day- at night the party of ..."
"The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam"
"The mason singing his as he makes ready for work..."
"Each singing what belongs to him or her and to no one else"
5
Think about Structure in both poems. How does Structure contribute to Meaning?
Both use repetition to emphasize the idea of many workers.
In "I, Too", there is no rhyme scheme to highlight freedom.
Whitman increases the line length, Hughes varies it.
Both poems do not rhyme.
6
Comparing the sounds of Americans working to carols or songs is a__________________.
metaphor because it does not use like or as to compare them
simile, because it does use like or as to compare them
7
Think about Effect. What was Hughes intended Effect on audiences? The intended effect was to...
upset readers by making them feel guilty.
to remind readers POC domestic workers are Americans, too.
put readers in a patriotic mood.
put readers in a confused mood.
8
How does the idea of carols (songs) help develop the theme of "I Hear America Singing"?
As each worker sings, he or she becomes better at their job.
The beauty of America grows as each worker sings.
The worker grows more powerful as they shares their song.
As each carol is sung, opportunities open up for Americans.
9
Pick the best theme to describe Hughes' poem, "I, Too".
Americans must spend time with loved ones.
Americans must put family first.
All Americans lead the same life.
America must celebrate all workers, not some.
10
What does intend mean?
planned or meant to on purpose
planned or meant to on purpose
11
Think about language in "I Hear America Singing". What are the sounds of workers compared to?
boats
carols/songs
hats
American experiences

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