Figurative Language In O Southland

When we are still children, running around the playground with our friends, our goals in life and what we want to be when we grow up are much different than later in life. We want to me mermaids, princesses, astronauts. When we get older though our values change. Instead of going after what our heart really wants to do, we go after the jobs that offer the biggest paycheck. Our culture’s minds have been warped and bent towards the desire to have a bigger house, a cooler car, and fancier clothes. We put what we think is right in our minds over what we truly love to do deep down in our hearts. The novel Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom, is about a sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz, who has been given his death sentence. He reconnects with his former student and current sports journalist, Mitch Albom, to try to remold his mind like soft clay to resist the pull of money and fame that today’s society provides. In this story, the author uses descriptive language, figurative language, and repetition for effect, to capture the theme that money will never

This poem is written from the perspective of an African-American from a foreign country, who has come to America for the promise of equality,

Alfred M. Green’s speech, declared in Pennsylvania in April 1861, attempts to galvanize fellow African Americans to take action and join the Union army. In order to firmly appeal to those within his audience, Green initially starts his speech off with an appeal to ethos that is founded upon multiple allusions which later segues into a metaphors and an appeal to pathos which prompts an anaphora and a cumulative sentence laced with powerful, emotionally charged diction.

In conclusion, the poem was used as a key to unlock some of the thoughts the negro had concerning Africa. The negro in this poem was a representative of all negroes during this time; their thoughts and the their feelings toward Africa. Cullen’s usage of the literary devices allow for an effective expression of the meaning of this poem. Poems are intensified language of experience, so the devices assured the connection of the reader to the poem and the experience. This applies to many issues in society today because as beautiful as our country is there are still dark clouds that cover the very essence of what the states once stood

The Weary Blues, written by Langston Hughes and published in 1926, won Hughes his first poetry prize. Hughes is a well-known African American poet who often wrote about the struggles for African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance, he uses figurative language in the poem to describe loneliness and despair, and the relationship between the speaker and performer, in order to make the reader better understand the blues.

In the poem ,“America”, Claude McKay uses figurative language and diction to create a dark tone, a powerful empowering tone, and an optimistic tone. The theme of double consciousness of African-Americans is supported in the poem and the poem itself also connects to the purpose of the Harlem Renaissance which was to fight back racial hate and stereotypes with black empowerment.

Have you ever listened to the song “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell and wondered what it was about? When you listen to the figurative language and the tone you will begin to understand what the purpose of the song is. The format of the song also helps the listener tune into the shifts of the song.

A black abolitionist, Alfred M. Green, encourages African Americans to fight alongside Union forces in the Civil War, in his speech in Philadelphia. Green does so by using an empathetic tone with the choice of words that resonate with his “brethren” as well as paying homage to previous U.S’ heroes, and establishing himself as an educated figure who the audience can adore and listen to.

men from the South … twenty years ago”), and in Lines 154-155 (“And I have not the slightest doubt that good men from everywhere in this country, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, from the Golden Gate to the harbors along the Atlantic, will rally now together in this cause to vindicate the freedom of all Americans”) where in all of these lines, everyone is included as there is no excuse from anyone to not be a part of this cause, as well as it brings attention from the audience to the speaker and a connection between both of

Human behavior is often affected by nature, as displayed in “Los Angeles Notebook” by Joan Didion. The author creates a foreboding atmosphere by describing the power of the blustery, dry and warm Santa Ana winds of Los Angeles (UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences). Through the use of figurative language, diction, and imagery, Didion argues that winds trigger unusual behavior in people.

The future looked brighter than ever for African Americans in the year 1865; Union victory, emancipation, the right to vote, education and opportunity were on the horizon. However, the post-civil war time period proved to be much different than anticipated. Although blacks were eager to demonstrate their democratic participation and inclusion, they were often faced with opposition and disenfranchisement, especially during and after reconstruction. This oscillating and contradictory battle for African American equality is seen best in primary sources of the time; written by known historical figures such as Robert B. Elliott (but also everyday documents such as contracts and petitions) these sources take us back in time for a first hand and inside look of the struggle between blacks and whites on the definition of freedom.

In Joan Didion’s “Los Angeles Notebook”, her description of the the Santa Ana Winds encompasses an eerie and menacing style which shows how she views the wind as frightening and powerful, yet sinister and awe-inspiring. The wind, in the view of Roger Ascham, which can be seen in his excerpt in “Toxophilus” contrasts with that of Didion’s because of the way he writes about it on a more serene level. While both authors are writing about wind, their diction, imagery, syntax, and tone give similarities and differences between the two literary pieces.

Ch.1 Most of us re aware of the African-American history containing much violence, oppression and belittling. However, grasping all the details of what they experienced is difficult Even upon receiving their “freedom” they were greeted with another era of beatings, humility, shame and, worst of all, lynching. When, quite literally, the shackles came off, they believed a better life awaited them in the near distance. Instead, they were shoved back into a state of fear and shame for those who lived in the south.

All three of the poems discussed in this essay relate to the struggles suffered by African Americans in the late 18th century to the early 19th century in many different ways. They had to live under harsh

Throughout time we see African American literature go through it rigorous period of troubled times. It was not often that African-American poets or writers came together to share their identical thoughts. But, this may have come from some being born in different time periods, or it may have come from the location that many had to reside in to not be persecuted or damned from society. Although these writers may have never co-existed amongst one another, their writings shared the same ideas. America needed to offer freedom and equality for blacks across the country, and to be given anything of less standard was deemed unacceptable.