1. Flame Heart
Rhyme scheme and stylized nature also play a role in McKay's highly reminiscent work. ... Words such as 'sweet," "fling," and "innocent" romanticize the work, softening the descriptions used so prevalently. The rhyme scheme of the poem is a-b-a-b nearly throughout the entire second stanza, which is loosely styled as a sonnet. ... Throughout McKay's entire work, his homeland is pictured in the richest of words. ...
- Word Count: 523
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School