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    Literature II Research Paper & Journal Table of Context a. Research Paper ………………………………………………………………………………. 2 b. Poems 1. Sir Patrick Spens ………………………………………………………………………… 6 2. Amazing Grace ………………………………………………………………………..… 9 3. Shakespeare Sonnet 55 ………………………………………………………………… 11 4. The Relic ……………………………………………………………………………..… 12 5. The Flea ………………………………………………………………………………... 14 6. The Anniverserie ……………………………………………………………………….. 16 7. The Canonization ………………………………………………………………………. 18 8. Batter

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    Nick Newell 4/2/15 Mrs. Antorino Raisin in the Sun The poem “The Negro Mother” by Langston Hughes correlates to the story “A Raisin in the Sun” by Loraine Hansberry. The story “A Raisin in the Sun” was written in 1959 and the author had found inspiration from the story from the poem “A Dream deferred” also by Langston Hughes. The story is comprised of the characters Walter Younger the Protagonist‚ Mama the other protagonist‚ Beneatha Younger and Ruth Younger

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    Maya Angelou’s "Africa" describes Africa being destroyed by Europeans who took the children of Africa into slavery. Personification and rhythm enhance both the imagery and tone of the poem. The continent of Africa is personified to create vivid images and the rhythmical patterns contribute to the changing tone from pleasant to unpleasant to contemplative. Africa is personified to create vivid imagery and to give human emotions to a continent. Simultaneously‚ the entire poem is a metaphor of Africa

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    SUMMARY OF THE MAYAS The Mayan civilization was the height of pre-Columbian culture. They made significant discoveries in science‚ including the use of the zero in mathematics. Their writing was the only in America capable of expressing all types of thought. Glyphs either represent syllables or whole concepts and were written on long strips of paper or carved and painted n stone. They are arranged to be read from left to right and top to bottom in pairs of columns. The Mayan calendar begins around

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    The official name of Guatemala is República de Guatemala. "The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony‚ Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century‚ it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996‚ the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the conflict‚ which had led to the death of

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    that is based on a person’s emotions. In this perspective‚ it’s Khalid’s emotion and how it affected him. He relates his emotions as a Coaster‚ always going all over the place and wanting it to stop. In the song “Coasters” by Khalid‚ he utilizes the literary devices of Imagery‚ symbolism‚ and diction to prove that having to get over someone is difficult situation that some people deal with‚ but it’s for the better for themselves. Imagery is visually descriptive or figurative language. In the song Coaster

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    After reading Maya Angelou’s essay “New Direction” it showed what happened in Arkansas and how women were not able to find jobs. It showed the hardship Mrs. Ainee Johnson passed during through in 1903 with her two children after her disastrous marriage ended with her husband. Mr.Johnson who was her husband at the time also wanted to end the marriage as well‚ when Anne made mention of quitting the marriage. He secretly wanted to study religion in Arkansas but he didn’t tell his wife he really wanted

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    analyzing is a poem by Lorna Crozier called The Child Who Walks Backwards. Throughout my analysis I will look into parental abuse‚ underlying meanings in the lines in the poetry‚ as well as connections I can make personally to the book. I think it is also important that I bring forth essential messages in the words and statements of the poem. The main theme I will choose to focus on is that abuse does not only happen at school or back alleys‚ but that it happens in homes as well. This poem is told from

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    MAYA ANGELOU was an American poet‚ memoirist‚ and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies‚ three books of essays‚ several books of poetry‚ and was credited with a list of plays‚ movies‚ and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies‚ which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences.She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young

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    INTRODUCTION (1 paragraph) Use key words from the essay title in a brief description of what the poem is about. Comment briefly on the themes‚ issues‚ thoughts and feelings the poem explores.  Identify the narrator‚ the tone and viewpoint of the poem. STRUCTURE (1 or 2 paragraph) Divide the poem into sections and explain in more detail what the poem is about‚ section by section.  Write about the development of ideas and themes from one section to another and one stanza to another. Consider the

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