With only a limited number of words in the poem Brooks makes brilliant use of language. ... Rhyme is widespread all through the poem beginning with lines 1 - 2 where the speaker says "We Real Cool. ... Similar rhyme is used between each pair of linking phrases to aid in the repetitive nature of the poem. Such rhyme results in an even more effectual echo of meaning in the poem. ... The pattern of rhyming adds to the echoing of the theme throughout the poem. ...

• Word Count: 732
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

With his repitition of words, the reader is reminded of the young age of the people he is writing about. ... As the poem continues, the use of McKay's words effectively get the message across to the reader. ... Another example of how words can portray a message is how the author describes the characters. ... "The Harlem Dancer" is an English sonnet which follows the rhyme scheme structure of abab cdcd gg. ... McKay uses the English sonnet way of writing for his rhyme scheme, which is abab efef gg. ...

• Word Count: 1662
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

I chose this poem because in so little words it says so much. ... His choice of words and rhythm is not what I would expect for such a serious topic. The rhythm of the poem is almost like a nursery rhyme. ... Cullen's selection of words is what I liked most about the poem. ... The young boy who said the racial slur at the poem's speaker may not have even known the impact of his words and actions. ...

• Word Count: 617
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Also, in "Sympathy" he uses words and phrases to speak of freedom, such as " I know what the caged bird feels". ... Dunbar is known for skillful work in placing rhymes and irony throughout his poems "We sing, but oh the clay is vile Beneath our feet, and long the mile". ... As you see in "We Wear Masks" Dunbar uses end rhyme, such as " We wear the mask that grins and lies, it hides our cheeks and shades our eyes", but in "Sympathy" he had to be more creative with his rhyming and irony. Just as was stated above he tries to recreate the Negro by words and language in his poem "Sympathy" such a...

• Word Count: 1623
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The frequent use of the words "me" and "you" and several words that rhyme with it emphasizes the message of the stanza: That "you" and "me" (being the speaker and the instructor, and perhaps black American and white Americans as well) are closely connected and cannot be fairly examined without taking the other into account. ...

• Word Count: 971
• Approx Pages: 4

Since the time of slavery, African American women have endured many hardships. This group has suffered such injustices as racial prejudice, social and sexual discrimination. Women are constantly being placed under stereotypical microscopes. Black women have succeeded in the world today despit...

• Word Count: 1267
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate