Unit 7 Poetry Assignment

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2 Fabian Terrazas VT1701237 English 1, Part 2Assignment 1.7 Poetry Assessment How does communication change us? 1. Does communication change us? Write a paragraph in which you answer this question and provide at least 3 reasons to support your opinion. (20 points) In my opinion communication does change us in a way like for example backthen we did not have smart phones like we do nowadays. Back then they would have to send letters with messengers and it will take the message awhile for it to get there. Now we can carry a phone in our pocket. We can send messages in seconds across the world and make phone calls as well. Communication changed the whole world.2. Provide an example of each poetic device from any of the assigned poems. For each quote, explain the author’s intended meaning. What is the author really …show more content…

(36 points) Figurative LanguageQuoteMeaningMetaphorPoem: “We grow accustomed to the darkQuote: and so of larger Dark nesses Those evenings of the BrainFalling asleep or going to sleep so the brain is asleepPoem: BarterQuote: Holy thoughts that star the nightDeep thoughts that bright up the night SimilePoem: BarterQuote: Music like a curve of goldMusic has beautiful wordsPoem: BarterQuote: Life has loveliness to sellLove being beautiful toothersPersonificationPoem: BarterQuote: Turn the fire into a living and joyousBeing happy and

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