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

Both use repetition to emphasize the idea of many workers.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

to remind readers POC domestic workers are Americans, too.

What does SMILE stand for?

Structure Meaning Imagery Language Effect

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"

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

America must celebrate all workers, not some.

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

people with a different race than him

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Comparing and Contrasting Poetry

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1
Which excerpt (part) best demonstrates the theme?
"But I laugh/And eat well"
"I am the darker brother"
"I too, am America"
"Tomorrow,/I'll be at the table"
2
Think about language in "I Hear America Singing". What are the sounds of workers compared to?
carols/songs
American experiences
boats
hats
3
Think about Structure in both poems. How does Structure contribute to Meaning?
Both poems do not rhyme.
In "I, Too", there is no rhyme scheme to highlight freedom.
Both use repetition to emphasize the idea of many workers.
Whitman increases the line length, Hughes varies it.
4
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.
The worker grows more powerful as they shares their song.
As each worker sings, he or she becomes better at their job.
As each carol is sung, opportunities open up for Americans.
5
Comparing the sounds of Americans working to carols or songs is a__________________.
simile, because it does use like or as to compare them
metaphor because it does not use like or as to compare them
6
How does the structure connect to the poem's meaning?
Different line lengths show each worker's contribution.
The many workers listed show each unique state.
The gradual increase in line shows the role of women.
Many songs repeated show each worker has a different job.
7
Think about Effect. What was Hughes intended Effect on audiences? The intended effect was to...
put readers in a confused mood.
upset readers by making them feel guilty.
put readers in a patriotic mood.
to remind readers POC domestic workers are Americans, too.
8
What does SMILE stand for?
Somebody Once Told Me The World
Structure Meaning Imagery Language Effect
Was Gonna Roll Me I
Ain't The Sharpest Tool In
9
Which excerpt from "I Hear America Singing" best conveys its overall theme?
"The day what belongs to the day- at night the party of ..."
"Each singing what belongs to him or her and to no one else"
"The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam"
"The mason singing his as he makes ready for work..."
10
Pick the best theme to describe Hughes' poem, "I, Too".
Americans must spend time with loved ones.
All Americans lead the same life.
Americans must put family first.
America must celebrate all workers, not some.
11
Think about the language of "I, Too". Who is the "they" he refers to in the poem?
his family and friends
people from other countries
people with a different race than him
his enemies and rivals
12
What does intend mean?
planned or meant to on purpose
planned or meant to on purpose

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