1. Oranges/Gary Soto critical analysis
The title "Oranges" gives an instant burst to the poem with a visual image of vivid color and even a sense of smell. ... (lines 1-4) Each end has a concrete word to give signifigance to the phrase, such as walked, twelve, and jacket. ... (line 5) as a one-word sentence to give it emphasis. ... As they walk into the drugstore the boy's actions and the description of the candy "I turned to the candies/Tiered like bleachers," (line 25-26) visually gives the candy importance. ... He trades one of his oranges, one of his symbols of joy, to buy his girlfriend a piece of chocolate, giving o...
- Word Count: 1251
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School