Today in class we did the following:
1. Lit terms pre-test
2. Discussed the "what-how-effect" thesis format, using "America" as an example. Example: The speaker uses paradox to create a bittersweet tone about the nature of American society's role in the lives of black citizens; ironically, the speaker implies that the very structures that subjugate black Americans also become a source of empowerment.
3. Analyzed "Yet Do I Marvel"
Homework:
1. Write a thesis statement on "Yet Do I Marvel"and post it as a comment.
2. Work on your lit terms. Your 3-D projects are due Friday.
3. Please comment on this post and tell me what term you'll be doing for your project. You can use your ttsd google account to log in to comment or another google account; please make sure you include your name *in the comment*.
i will be doing juxtaposition. Thesis: The speaker uses alusion to create a tone that is both complementing and critisizeing of god and his actions. Strangly the speaker implies that god is both good and evil at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThe speaker uses allusion to create a powerful and kind tone about God and His ways of guiding humans; the speaker ironically implies how God bids the black man to write poetry when society, which is created by Gods work, is saying its taboo and is looked down upon.
ReplyDeleteMy word is apostrophe
The speaker uses metaphors about moles and Greek mythology to create an eager, yet somber tone towards understanding God and God's actions in creating humans. Humans were created equal but in the last few lines, the writer seems to wonder why blacks are oppressed in society at the time and why they are treated so differently just because of their skin color.
ReplyDeleteThe word I am doing is onomatopoeia!
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ReplyDelete(I had to redo mine, woops)
ReplyDeleteCountee Cullen uses allusion to convey his mixed inner conflict about god by stating that god is good, but also implies that he doesn't understand His ways. Cullen implies that although god is kind he cannot understand why He would allow blacks to be treated in that manner and let it go unexplained.
My lit term is hyperbole
The speaker uses allusion to create an inquisitive tone about God because the speaker knows God is "kind" and "well-meaning", but does not understand why He does some of the things He does. Specifically why He would make a poet black when the world does not approve of African-Americans.
ReplyDeleteMy Lit Term is Satire
The speaker uses paradox to create a conflicted tone that questions the goodness in God's decisions towards humans, particularly towards African American artists. The speaker suggests that the endless torture of the greek characters and the lack of expression for african americans is not justified by His will.
ReplyDeleteI'm using foil as my word choice.
Countee Cullen uses allusion to the Bible to bring into question God's intent with the African American race. Cullen wonders why God would have a black man be a poet, or any other artist, when they are treated like they have been.
ReplyDeleteI will be doing juxtaposition
The speaker, Countee Cullen, uses allusion to portray his puzzled feelings toward God, such as "God is good" and "kind" but also "slightly understands" and "inscrutable His ways are". He implies that God does the things He does, good or bad.
ReplyDeleteI would love to use anthropomorphism as my lit term!
The speaker uses allusion to convey his regards about God by using references of the God from the Bible, and as well as the Gods from Greek mythology, and he wonders why either of these divine being would allow blacks to subject to other just because of racial differences.
ReplyDelete(I tried something original. Probably wasn't too good.)
My lit term is diction.
Thesis: The African American poet Countee Cullen uses allusion in order to show his confusion toward the actions of God. Cullen wants to know why he is an African American with a skill like poetry, but lives with such strong racial prejudices.
ReplyDeleteMy term is personification.
The speaker uses allusion to create a questioning, yet slightly frustrated tone with God in regard to the current standing of the black culture in society. The speaker uses the metaphor of Tantulus, as a comparison to the temptation without gain that both he and black poets experience, and Sisyphus to describe the lack of progress that blacks have made in social acceptance.
ReplyDeleteMy lit term is Diction
Ian Snyder
The speaker alludes to Christianity in order to create a tone of deep misunderstanding about the social limitations of African Americans. Cullen undoubtedly suggests that everything God does has a well-meaning purpose, yet he questions His actions when it comes to determining a black man’s role in society.
ReplyDeleteMy literary term is symbol.
Jamie Burgess
The speaker uses illusion to show God’s kind way of guiding his people; but he ironically states that God compels the black man to sing and write poetry, even though it is frowned upon in the society He created.
ReplyDeleteMy lit term is Symbol
~Austin Scrivner
Countee Cullen uses allusion to bring question to God's ways, using African Americans' place in the society. He demonstrates his confusion with the comparisons and his questions, stating that no doubt God is good and kind, but puzzled by the conflict regarding African America's and their place in society, and why He would allow something like this to occur.
ReplyDeleteMy literary term is personification.
Countee Cullen aludes to both the Bible and Greek mythology to gain an understanding of God's character. The author is conflicted between his knowledge of a "good" and "well-meaning" God while seeing the unpleasent oppression that occurs in the world, particularly to the African-American race.
ReplyDeleteMy lit term is motif
Lindsey Rosette
Countee Cullen uses allusion to create a questionable outlook on God;showing that He is a great and powerful God, but even He has flaws for not letting man have equal rights, Cullen is specifying the neglect to African Americans and is questioning why, if this God was to great, he would let his own children suffer as they are.
ReplyDeleteMy literary term is personification.
-Amanda Smith
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ReplyDeleteThe speaker uses allusion to create a frustrated tone with God regarding the current situation with black culture. Cullen uses Tantulus as a reference to the temptation without reward that both Tantulus and black poets experienced, and Sisyphus to show his frustration with the lack of progress in the black social hierarchy.
ReplyDeleteMy literary term is... Anthropomorphism!
~Nina Williams
Countee Cullen uses allusion in order to create a confounding tone with God in regards to the standing of African American culture in society. Cullen ultimately believes that all of God’s doings are well-intentioned and benevolent, but he questions why He would have this situation come about.
ReplyDeleteMy literary term is juxtaposition
-Anna Roberts
The author uses allusions to Tantalus and Sisyphus to explain the current situations of black artists. Black artists were eager to create new works of art but were still looked down upon by society similar to how Tantalus an Sisyphus worked but were never able to complete their tasks.
ReplyDeleteMy lit term is dialect.
-Britta Stewart
Thesis: The speaker uses paradox to create a dark mood in the middle of the poem which contrasts with the mood at the end of the poem. The speaker implies that humans will only be happy if they do not try to understand or fight God's will.
ReplyDeleteMy term is assonance.
-Laura Chapman
The speaker uses allusion to create baffling tone to God in regards to the current state of African American culture. Cullen has conflicting feelings between her understanding of His ways and the reasons for His actions.
ReplyDeleteMy lit term is onomatopoeia
-Van Nguyen
The speakers uses allusions to create a criticizing yet admirable tone about the nature of God, and his actions towards humanity, specifically at the end towards the African-American society, questioning why God would make poets black when they are only going to be oppressed and unable to share their ideas with the rest of the non-black community.
ReplyDeleteLit term: Diction!
-Jessica Johnson
The speaker uses allusion to create a tone of frustration throughout the poem. Cullen alludes to Tantalus and Sisyphus to express his frustration with the oppression that African Americans face.
ReplyDeleteMy literary term is personification.
The speaker uses an allusion to god to show the bitter sweet feeling toward Him. He feels like he can do no wrong, and that if he could lower himself the speaker has no doubt that he has his reasons, but questions why he has put africans in such a horrible position.
ReplyDeleteonomatopoeia
brad
My literary term is foil!
ReplyDeleteThe author utilizes allusions to create a helpless, yet inquisitive tone about how God has created black with the expectation for them to express themselves, which implies that ideas created by those with colored skin were suppressed, ridiculed, or silenced.
The speaker uses allusions to the bible and Greek mythology to create a tone of frustration and bafflement throughout the poem. Cullen expresses frustration with the oppression he faces as an African-American and questions how a kind God could allow such racial prejudice to exist.
ReplyDeleteMy lit term is symbol
-Rebekka Kruse
The speaker, Countee Cullen uses allusion to create a tone of confusion about God's view on the status of African-Americans; Cullen appears to have mixed emotions about the concept of God being good but still allowing the buried mole to be blind, tempting men such as Tantalus, and leaving men such as Sisyphus unrewarded. These examples are similar to the unanswered question on why African-American poets are not appreciated for their talent.
ReplyDeleteI am doing my literary term project on connotation!
-Amanda Lam
Countee Cullen uses metaphors to show the frustration and anger many black people are facing to create a wondering and dismal tone about why blacks receive such poor treatment. The metaphors are used to compare the similarities Sisyphus and black people share, like never-ending punishments.
ReplyDeleteLit Term= probably allusion
Matt W.
The speaker uses allusion to render an image of a just, yet vengeful God. This creates a tone of fear and awe, as well as insinuating that perhaps the sufferings of the human race are due to past wrongs committed against God and their fellow man.
ReplyDeleteLit term is oxymoron (J'ai gagné!)
~Jared Maraist
The speaker uses allusion to create a tone of respectful confusion about how god gives the willpower to African Americans to express themselves in a society that blatantly disowns them. The speaker implies that god works in mysterious ways, but his motives are infallible in such ways that mere humans could never comprehend.
ReplyDeletemy literary term for the project is symbol
-Gabriel Naganuma
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ReplyDeleteThe speaker uses allusions to generate a tone of revering vexation about how God allows a racial fallout between African-Americans and society to occur. However, the speaker also implies that this suppressing factor also empowers African-Americans to express their individuality through artistry to the said society.
ReplyDeleteMy literary term is euphemism.
~Michael Yeo
The speaker uses allusions to portray God as a unfathomable being who gave humanity race causing a racial divide in society. The author then uses symbols to imply through Tantalus and Sisyphus that the endless struggle to understand Him is a wasted effort rather than understanding their fellow man.
ReplyDeleteLiterary term is symbols.
-Keaton Miller