We Real Cool
We Real Cool
English 125
We Real Cool In this paper the topic that will be written about is the poem entitled “We Real Cool”. This poem was written in 1960 by a woman named Gwendolyn Brooks. In this paper three topics have been selected so that this poem will be able to be analyzed. With each element, it will de discussed how those elements affected and interested me while reading. The three elements that have been written about are form, language, and content. Form, in poetry, can be understood as the physical structure of the poem: the length of the lines, their rhythms, their system of rhymes and repetition (The Poetry Archive, 2005-2010). Form is the technical word for the look and sound of language (Kwikguide, 2009). In a poem, form is largely what separates itself from other types of literary works. Poetry is easily distinguishable from a short story or a play by the arrangement the author chooses to organize his or her thoughts. Words contain meaning this is their content. (Kwikguide, 2009). The content of a poem is essentially the subject matter and conveys the scene, an event, or even a feeling. Language in poetry is defined as something spoken from the heart. These three elements come together to express a specific sentiment from the author, but more importantly, to evoke an emotional response from its reader. The first element that will be discussed is the language of the poem. Gwendolyn uses two classic language elements of poetry, rhyme and alliteration. Rhyme gives this poem its flow and rhythm. Brooks uses very simple rhymes. “We real cool. We left school” is one of four straightforward rhymes she employs. Alliteration provides the poem a particular sound. “Lurk late” and “Jazz June” are examples of the repetition of initial sounds used. The language that has been chosen in this poem is very interesting. Perhaps she uses these simplistic elements to connect with many different types of readers, particularly those who would not
English 125
We Real Cool In this paper the topic that will be written about is the poem entitled “We Real Cool”. This poem was written in 1960 by a woman named Gwendolyn Brooks. In this paper three topics have been selected so that this poem will be able to be analyzed. With each element, it will de discussed how those elements affected and interested me while reading. The three elements that have been written about are form, language, and content. Form, in poetry, can be understood as the physical structure of the poem: the length of the lines, their rhythms, their system of rhymes and repetition (The Poetry Archive, 2005-2010). Form is the technical word for the look and sound of language (Kwikguide, 2009). In a poem, form is largely what separates itself from other types of literary works. Poetry is easily distinguishable from a short story or a play by the arrangement the author chooses to organize his or her thoughts. Words contain meaning this is their content. (Kwikguide, 2009). The content of a poem is essentially the subject matter and conveys the scene, an event, or even a feeling. Language in poetry is defined as something spoken from the heart. These three elements come together to express a specific sentiment from the author, but more importantly, to evoke an emotional response from its reader. The first element that will be discussed is the language of the poem. Gwendolyn uses two classic language elements of poetry, rhyme and alliteration. Rhyme gives this poem its flow and rhythm. Brooks uses very simple rhymes. “We real cool. We left school” is one of four straightforward rhymes she employs. Alliteration provides the poem a particular sound. “Lurk late” and “Jazz June” are examples of the repetition of initial sounds used. The language that has been chosen in this poem is very interesting. Perhaps she uses these simplistic elements to connect with many different types of readers, particularly those who would not