· How can the format you’ve chosen for your assignment best be used to demonstrate a deep analysis of the poem?
The format I chosen for the poem Jamila Lyiscott “3 Ways to Speak English” would be deep analysis essay on the topic of language and how it could affect a person mentally if by how they speak in public.
· What is unique about the format you’ve chosen that will allow you to learn more about the poem than what is expressed on the surface?
The format I chose for this poem Is unique to me because I want to discuss why people are judged for the way they speak and the history behind language and the diversity of the language in different regions.
· What questions or concerns or excitements do you have about creating a project in this format?
What’s the minimum number of pages for an analysis essay.
· What question do you have about the poem itself?
Was the poem referring to people who are non-natives.
· What piece of it do you want to analyze? why?
The piece I want to analyze is “3 Ways to Speak English” I understand what Jamila means growing with a family whose way of speaking is much different from your own and being able to speak different forms of a language in different scenario.
· What rhetorical choices did the artist make that struck you?
Jamila used the word “articulate” multiples times throughout the poem.
· what was the impact of these rhetorical choices?
I believe Jamila used “articulate” to show that language speaking a different version of a language is natural and, isn’t some of a skill or practice.
Davaughn,
This is awesome — I’m really glad that you’re going to write about this. In terms of length, I’d say around 1,000 words, which is roughly 4 pages double spaced, times new roman, 12 point font. As for who the poem was referring to, what do you think? I’d love to see you investigate if you’re interested in that. I’d like you to dive really deep into her use of the word “articulate” if you’re interested in that, too — in what ways does she use it? Why? What racialized meaning does ‘articulate’ have in our society? Why does she choose, then, to use it?
I’d love to see you flesh out in your rough draft the things that interest you most about the poem — what things do you want to investigate about it? What narrative will you want to create for your reader in your essay?
Can’t wait to read your rough draft! Please always let me know if I can help in any way!
JP