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“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” Robert Frost

Posted on May 23, 2012 by themeedz

“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” Robert Frost Definitions 1. Queer (line 5) – adj- questionable or strange 2. Sweep (line 11) – verb- to touch in passing with a swift continuous movement 3. Downy (line 12) – adj- … Continue reading →

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“Behind Grandma’s House” by Gary Soto

Posted on May 7, 2012 by themeedz

This Chapter 6 poem would make a very good fit for our final. What sticks out the most about it is how I think everyone can relate to the premise of the poem. In Soto’s poem, the 10 year old speaker … Continue reading →

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“Sure You Can Ask Me a Personal Question” Diane Burns

Posted on March 26, 2012 by themeedz

Diane Burns uses the tone and structure of this poem to show her negativity towards Native American stereotypes. The poem is written in the form of answers she gives in an unwritten conversation, but you can guess the questions from … Continue reading →

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“An Author to Her Book” Anne Bradstreet

Posted on March 6, 2012 by themeedz

In this poem, Bradstreet uses an extended metaphor to compare her book to a child. Like a child, her book is presented to the world before it is ready and instead of being a source of pride and enjoyment, it … Continue reading →

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