Situation
Yes the poem is telling a story and it is a narrative poem. The narrator is talking about his after life. Poetic Voice: The speaker is Claude McKay and he is speaking directly to the reader. Yes we can trust the speaker. Tone: He shows a lot of passion and that he is hurting. He is the odd ball and does not always fit in.
Structure
Form: There are 14 lines and it is written in a traditional form. He is writing from the heart and really expressing how he feels. Movement: The poem is developed as a story (beginning, middle, and end), which is in chronological order. The movement of the poem is from one attitude to a different attitude (from hopeless to successful). Syntax: There are 4 complicated sentences. Punctuation: Semi-colons, commas, and periods are the only punctuation found in the poem. The poetic lines are considered end-stopped lines and there is punctuation in the middle of the lines. The poetic paused half way through the poem, so the reader can better understand the emotion behind it. Title: The title of the poem is "Outcast," which is a person who is rejected or refused acceptance from society. The title relates to me because I, too, am an outcast.
Language
Diction/ Word Choice: The language is formal and I do know what all the words mean. Allusions: In the poem there is one allusion (fee~ condition of performing certain services). Imagery: The author uses figurative language to paint a picture for the reader.
Musical Devices
Rhyme Scheme: The rhyme occurs in a regular pattern and the effect is formal and satisfying. The author uses alliteration and similes for example: "My soul would sing forgotten jungle songs" gives a vivid visual.
My mood/ mindset was not changed by this poem.
Yes the poem is telling a story and it is a narrative poem. The narrator is talking about his after life. Poetic Voice: The speaker is Claude McKay and he is speaking directly to the reader. Yes we can trust the speaker. Tone: He shows a lot of passion and that he is hurting. He is the odd ball and does not always fit in.
Structure
Form: There are 14 lines and it is written in a traditional form. He is writing from the heart and really expressing how he feels. Movement: The poem is developed as a story (beginning, middle, and end), which is in chronological order. The movement of the poem is from one attitude to a different attitude (from hopeless to successful). Syntax: There are 4 complicated sentences. Punctuation: Semi-colons, commas, and periods are the only punctuation found in the poem. The poetic lines are considered end-stopped lines and there is punctuation in the middle of the lines. The poetic paused half way through the poem, so the reader can better understand the emotion behind it. Title: The title of the poem is "Outcast," which is a person who is rejected or refused acceptance from society. The title relates to me because I, too, am an outcast.
Language
Diction/ Word Choice: The language is formal and I do know what all the words mean. Allusions: In the poem there is one allusion (fee~ condition of performing certain services). Imagery: The author uses figurative language to paint a picture for the reader.
Musical Devices
Rhyme Scheme: The rhyme occurs in a regular pattern and the effect is formal and satisfying. The author uses alliteration and similes for example: "My soul would sing forgotten jungle songs" gives a vivid visual.
My mood/ mindset was not changed by this poem.