Can you see how I did with my assignment please because I only have 30 min. left before I have to turn it in please so please look at it please.
Poem Analysis 1, due Monday, 20 points
The Poem
Snow Day by Billy Collins
Lines 1-5:
Snow (taste, touch, sight): "snow" as a revolution, which means something new, fresh, different. So in this case, perhaps, it's the first snow of the season.
Flag (touch, sight, sound): "flag" symbolizes surrender or neutral territory
Mouse (sight, touch, smell, sound): "mouse" is a small mammal belonging to the order of rodents. It is so quite you don’t see a mouse removing around the snow. Windows (sight, touch): "windows" allow us to look out at something like snow.
Lines 6-10
Buildings (sight, touch) “Buildings” intended for supporting or sheltering people live under to get from out of the winter.
Schools (sight, touch) “Schools” place were people go school
Libraries (sight, touch) place were people go read books
Post office (sight, touch) “Post office” place were people go get their mail from
Trains (sight, touch, sound) “Trains” something people ride in
Lines 11-15
Boots (touch, smell, sight) Boots that some put on their feel
Water (touch, taste, sight) “Water” something that someone drink
Dog (smell, touch, sight) “Dog” people like to play with them
Lines 16-20
House (sight, touch) “House” A place were someone is a prisoner at and want to get out of that house but I am stuck right and I don’t know what to do.
Snow (taste, touch, sight): "snow" as a revolution, which means something new, fresh, different. So in this case, perhaps, it's the first snow of the season.
Pot of tea (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) “Pot of tea” I am about to make a pot of tea do you want some because I love the taste of tea.
Plastic radio (sight, sound, touch) Plastic radio I am about to listen to the radio that I put on the counter is it okay with you.
Counter (sight, touch) “Counter” I am about to put dinner on the counter about the radio.
Lines 21-25
Kiddie Corner Schools (sight, touch) “Kiddie Corner Schools”
Ding-Dong School (sight, touch) “Ding-Dong School” it is clown school
All Aboard Children’s School (sight, touch) “All aboard Children” it is school were children go to say
Hi-Ho Nursery School (sight, touch) “Hi-Ho Nursery School” daycare for kids
Line 26-30
Toadstool school (sight, touch) for little kids
Little school Sparrows Nursery School (sight, touch) daycare for kids
Little star Pre-School (sight, touch) pre-school for little kids 4 and under
Pea-and-Carrots Day School (sight, touch) were they make pea and carrots at
Tom Thumb Child Center (sight, touch) school for little people
Peanuts Play school (sight, touch) school that make peanuts
Lines 31-35
Children (sight, sound, touch) “Children” I been looking for these children all day in the snow.
Nests (sight, touch) “Nests” were birds come in sat in
Jackets(sight, touch) Jackets were is you put the jackets at because people need to put them on because of snow outside
Darting and climbing and sliding (sight, touch) “darting and climbing and sliding” someone is play around on a the slide.
Girls (sight, sound touch) playing outside in the snow.
Fence (sight, touch) “Fence” look at the pretty fence outside the window with all that snow over it.
Lines 36-40
Snow (taste, touch, sight): "snow" as a revolution, which means something new, fresh, different. So in this case, perhaps, it's the first snow of the season.
Girls (sight, taste, sound) “Girls” look at their bad girl’s mom playing the snow.
Afoot (sight, touch, smell) “Afoot” I hate the smell of riot afoot in the snow.
Queen (sight, touch) “Queen” Someone is about to bring down queen in the snow.
Good and complete. Nice!!
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Since you only have 30 minutes left before you have to turn in your assignment, I will provide a brief analysis of the poem "Snow Day" by Billy Collins based on the information you provided.
In this poem, Billy Collins describes various elements and activities associated with a snowy day. He uses sensory details to engage the reader's senses of taste, touch, sight, smell, and sound.
The poem begins by introducing the concept of snow as something new and fresh, symbolizing a revolution. The poet mentions a flag, which can symbolize surrender or neutral territory. Then, he mentions a mouse, which is quiet and almost invisible in the snow. Windows allow us to look out at the snow-covered scenery.
Moving on to the next stanza, the poet mentions buildings, schools, libraries, post offices, and trains. These are all places people go to seek shelter, gain knowledge, or conduct daily activities. The inclusion of boots, water, and dogs highlights common experiences and interactions with these elements in snowy weather.
In the third stanza, the poet describes a house where the speaker feels trapped and unsure of what to do. The mention of snow again as something new and fresh reinforces the theme of change. The poet also brings up a pot of tea and a plastic radio, indicating comfort and relaxation during a snow day.
The following stanza introduces various schools, such as Kiddie Corner Schools, Ding-Dong School, All Aboard Children's School, Hi-Ho Nursery School, Toadstool School, Little School Sparrows Nursery School, Little Star Pre-School, Pea-and-Carrots Day School, Tom Thumb Child Center, and Peanuts Play School. These schools cater to different age groups and offer various educational experiences.
Continuing on, the poet mentions children playing in the snow and birds nesting. Jackets are referenced as necessary attire to protect against the cold weather. The phrase "darting and climbing and sliding" suggests the joy and playfulness of children in the snow. The mention of a fence covered in snow adds to the picturesque scene.
In the final stanza, the poet once again mentions snow as something new and fresh, signifying a revolution. Girls are described as playing in the snow, and the mention of a riot "afoot" suggests a sense of anticipation or excitement. Finally, the mention of a queen suggests a significant event or change to come.
Overall, the poem "Snow Day" by Billy Collins captures various aspects of a snowy day, using sensory details to engage the reader's imagination. It portrays a mix of everyday experiences, emotions, and the transformative power of snow.
To critique your analysis, it seems that you have provided a breakdown of the sensory details and elements present in each section of the poem. However, it would be helpful to provide more analysis and interpretation of these details to develop a deeper understanding of the poem's themes, symbolism, and overall message. Additionally, it is important to ensure the accuracy of your analysis by consulting the original text directly.