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Rock It Poetry

Rock It Poetry. Jordan Thompson. “Woman Work”. Maya Angelou . Diction. The Diction used in this poem is very clear and accepting. It isn’t negative but it isn’t happy. The author states all the chores she has to finish before the days – “I’ve got” “mend” “mop” shop” “dress” press” . Images.

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Rock It Poetry

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  1. Rock It Poetry Jordan Thompson

  2. “Woman Work” Maya Angelou

  3. Diction • The Diction used in this poem is very clear and accepting. It isn’t negative but it isn’t happy. The author states all the chores she has to finish before the days – “I’ve got” “mend” “mop” shop” “dress” press”

  4. Images • The author includes many images which make it possible for the reader to visualize the hard work day of a dedicated woman -“clothes to mend” “chicken to fry” “shirts to press” “clean up this hut” “cotton to pick” – the author also includes images about the weather – “shine on me sunshine” “storm blow on me” “sun rain curving sky”

  5. Details • The author includes details about her household chores and the things she must get done in just one day. The author also conveys relief in nature saying “rain on me, rain” “til I can rest again”

  6. Language • The language in this poem is clear for the reader. The author is very descriptive throughout the poem so the reader is able to visualize and feel the poem. The language is also informal slang because she says “I got” and “I gotta clean up this hut”

  7. Sentence Structure • This poem tells the story of a woman and her long day of work. The author tells about all the chores she has to finish in just a day. The author makes a shift after the first stanza from busy to calm including the weather and resting.

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