English 11A Unit 2

Define "tone"

the author's attitude towards the subject/topic

(Line A) Some keep the Sabbath in Surplice (Line B) -I, just wear my WINGS (Line C)-And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church, (Line D) Our little Sexton - SINGS. What is the rhyme scheme she uses here?

A, B, C, B Rhyme Scheme

Because I could not stop for Death -He kindly stopped for me - Which of these poetic devices does she use here?

Personification

Read these lines from Emily Dickinson's poem "Because I could not stop for Death": (Line 1) Since then - 'tis Centuries - and yet (Line 2) Feels shorter than the Day (Line 3) I first surmised the Horses' Heads (Line 4) Were toward Eternity - What are lines 2 and 4 an example of?

Slant Rhyme

And I had put away/My labor and my leisure too Which of these poetic devices does she use here?

Alliteration

For only Gossamer, my Gown -My Tippet - only Tulle - Which of these poetic devices does she use here?

Alliteration

What are the major differences between Whitman and Dickinson's poetry?

Dickinson gets to the point quickly, whereas Whitman takes his time. Dickinson uses rhyme, but Whitman does not. Dickinson's poems sound song-like, whereas Whitman's sound conversational.

Read these lines from Emily Dickinson's poem "435" ("Much Madness Is divinest Sense"): In this, as All, prevail -Assent - and you are sane -Demur - you're straightway dangerous -And handled with a Chain - What are lines 2 and 4 an example of?

Exact Rhyme

Read this line from Walt Whitman's poem "Song of Myself": I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world. Which of these poetic devices does he use here?

Metaphor

How did Whitman feel about Death? How did Dickinson feel about Death?

Whitman believed that death doesn't necessarily mean the end to one's existence. Dickinson thought of death as an opportunity to slow down and reflect.

Describe Walt Whitman's poetic style:

Whitman's poetry is conversational, full of imagery, alliteration, and personification.