Write a brief essay discussing the use of imagery in both "Grandma Ling" and "your little voice." Examine the ways in which each poem uses images to convey the emotions or attitudes of its speaker.
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Did you read the link I posted that defines imagery and gives examples? What images come into your mind when you read these poems? What language gives you a mental image that illustrates the poem? You do have to read them to find out, you know.
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Okay. I don't know the two poems you are to analyze here. In the one about the Emancipation Proclamation, LIGHT is the image repeated throughout the poem, is it not? What does that suggest to you, when LIGHT (the proclamation) illuminates the jail cell (slavery)? The light represents the freeing of the slaves. The jail cell represents the state of being enslaved. The light is used to bring something good to bad things. Light chases away darkness, which often represents evil. Light is good. Do you see how imagery works? We aren't talking about a real cell in a real jail, we're talking about slavery imprisoning people in bondage, lack of freedom, just as a jail cell does.
You have to take it from here, and apply this to the other poems, too, and look at the first one to see how she uses similar imagery throughout. I have to go now. I've helped as much as I can.
Sure! I can help you with that. To write a brief essay discussing the use of imagery in "Grandma Ling" and "your little voice," you first need to understand how these poems use images to convey the emotions or attitudes of their speakers. Let's start by analyzing each poem individually.
1. "Grandma Ling":
In this poem, the speaker communicates their emotions and attitudes towards their grandmother using vivid and sensory imagery. Notice the line, "She smells like sweet jasmine, her laughter a field of daisies." Here, the image of sweet jasmine creates an atmosphere of comfort and familiarity, while the comparison of her laughter to a field of daisies emphasizes joy and natural beauty. These images help convey the speaker's love and admiration for their grandmother.
As you continue analyzing, look for other examples of imagery in "Grandma Ling" that evoke particular emotions or attitudes. Note down specific lines and images that portray sensory details, feelings, or contrasting elements.
2. "your little voice":
This poem uses imagery to convey the speaker's emotions and attitude towards someone's voice. Start by examining the poem for lines that evoke strong sensory images related to the voice. For example, the line, "soft rain slipping silently down dark leaves" creates an image of gentle, soothing sounds akin to raindrops falling. This image conveys a sense of calmness or peacefulness associated with the voice being described.
Further, explore the poem for additional instances of imagery that help reveal the emotions or attitudes of the speaker. Identify lines that paint a clear picture in your mind, such as descriptions of color, texture, or movement.
Now that you have gathered examples of imagery in both poems, you can craft your essay by examining and comparing how each poem uses images to convey emotions or attitudes. Start with an introduction that briefly introduces the two poems and their themes. Then, present your analysis paragraph by paragraph, focusing on specific image examples. Finally, conclude by summarizing your findings and possibly discussing any overarching similarities or differences you observed.
Remember to support your assertions with evidence from the poems themselves. Good luck with your essay!