Question 1-
Read the chapter, “Poetry: Reading, Responding, Writing.” The chapter starts on page 398 in the portable bookand page 730 in the shorter book. This chapter provides a deeper meaning of poetry. The chapter discusses subgenres. You will need information from the chapter to answer some of the questions.
What kind of subgenre is Gwen Harwood’s, poem, “In the Park,”? Defend your response based on the qualities of the poem. I will not include a sentence or word count, but know I am looking for depth and a comprehensive response. Please proofread! You can use wording from the reading. Please proofread!
Question 2-
Read the chapter, “Poetry: Reading, Responding, Writing.” The chapter starts on page 398 in the portable bookand page 730 in the shorter book. This chapter provides a deeper meaning of poetry. The chapter discusses subgenres. You will need information from the chapter to answer some of the questions.
What kind of subgenre is Terrance Hayes’ “Mr. T,”? Defend your response based on the qualities of the poem. I will not include a sentence or word count, but know I am looking for depth and a comprehensive response. You can use wording from the reading. Please proofread!
Question 3-
The protagonist in the story is told countless times what to do as a female in society. For these questions think critically about whether or not a reason is provided for why the protagonist should do what she is told. The options are: Reason or No Reason.
“don’t pick people’s flowers–you might catch something.
No Reason or Reason
“This is how to hem a dress when you see the hem coming down and so to prevent yourself from looking like the slut you are so bent on becoming.”
No Reason or Reason
“you must’nt speak to wharf-rat boys, not even to give directions”
No Reason or Reason
“this is how to love a man, and if this doesn’t work there are other ways, and if they don’t work don’t feel too bad about giving up.
No Reason or Reason
Question 4-
Jamaica Kincaid’s story is powerful, riveting and exemplifies what some women are told to do in order to fit into society. The protagonist is told to engage in domestic duties in and around the home. She is also told to uphold a ladylike image in public and private. For this assignment pick either: Domestic or Image.
“Cook Pumpkin fritters”
Answer 1
Choose…ImageorDomestic
“this is how you smile to someone you don’t like too much”
Answer 2
Choose…ImageorDomestic
“Don’t sing Benna in Sunday school”
Answer 3
Choose…ImageorDomestic
“always eat your food in such a way that it won’t turn someone else’s stomach”
Answer 4
Choose…ImageorDomestic
“this is how you grow okra—far from the house”
Answer 5
Choose…ImageorDomestic
“soak salt fish overnight before you cook it”
Answer 6
Choose…ImageorDomestic
“you mean to say after all, you are really going to be the kind of woman who the baker won’t let near the bread”
Answer 7
Choose…ImageorDomestic
“don’t squat down to play marbles”
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