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Still I rise
Context
The genre of the poem, "Still I rise" is literature or literary, this poem
is an African-American poetry. As we read the poem, it used a special
effect on the way the author writes such as adding a depth meaning
to every words for them to connect emotions to the readers. The
writer introduced herself as a black person and with the whole
message of her poem about their history as slaves, it lead us to the
conclusion that the poem is an African-American poetry because it
tackles the oppressions the black community suffered in the past.
Some stanza includes different attitudes but same determinant on
the way the author want to express her thoughts.
This poem used artistic expressions and the whole thought of it are
important. This poem also used words and characteristics to
describe what the author is trying to say; through this, the readers
were able to understand the message in a captivating way.
Author's Intention
With the opening line, "I am a black ocean, leaping and wide," the writer introduced
herself as a person of color who had previously been treated as a slave. This poem is not
meant to be funny but aims to give inspiration and motivation to those people who have
experience and are still experiencing discrimination because of how they look, their past,
and where they came from. The writer expressed anger and triumph against the
oppressors as she emphasized self-confidence in who she is and her origins despite the
prejudice that their race has endured in the past. She conveyed through her poem that
the stereotypes society has of them will never stop her from feeling admiration and
confidence for the race to which she belongs. By the words "Leaving behind nights of
terror and fear, I rise," she made it clear that her success in life will never be hindered by
the pain and discrimination she went through just because of how the society perceived
black people to be. Given the painted history of black people as slaves, the writer wants
to demonstrate that she can overcome all forms of oppression with dignity, passion, and
the determination to stand up for herself. The writer made a point of emphasizing how
she can handle anything with dignity. That despite all of the oppression they experienced
and the effects it had on her and her community, she will not allow herself to wallow in
suffering and pain but will instead confront all of these circumstances with faith in the
legacies her ancestors left behind—the capacity and courage to rise and hope.
Your reaction
What a powerful and inspiring poem! It's a reminder that no
matter how much people try to bring us down, we can still rise
and overcome their hatefulness. The poem celebrates the
strength and resilience of the human spirit, and encourages us
to embrace our own power and beauty. I especially love the
line "I am the dream and the hope of the slave," which speaks
to the legacy of struggle and triumph that has brought us to
where we are today. This poem is a timeless masterpiece that
will continue to inspire generations to come. The poems
words are a testament to the power of the human voice and
the importance of speaking out against injustice. This poem
continues to inspire and empower people from all walks of life,
and its message is as relevant today as it was when it was
written.
Literary devices and techniques
The poem, "Still I rise" uses simile, metaphor, and personification.
The writer used simile to give emphasis to the thought she is trying
to convey; through this artistic writing, the readers can understand
the expressions that lies in each line because it connects two ideas
or characteristics in one. The use of metaphor in the poem is
intended to help the readers know the common links between two
different things that give rise to a one meaning or thought. The
personification in the poem, "Still I rise" is to give emphasis on how
shame is tied in the history of black people because of the
oppression and discrimination they faced. The literary technique that
is used in the poem is figurative language. The figurative language in
the poem enhanced the specific mood of the poem. Because of the
figurative language used, the all of the lines made the poem more
engaging and enjoyable. Through the figurative language in this
poem, the readers will be able to expand their imagination.
The poem, "Still I rise" uses simile, metaphor, and personification.
The writer used simile to give emphasis to the thought she is trying
to convey; through this artistic writing, the readers can understand
the expressions that lies in each line because it connects two ideas
or characteristics in one. The use of metaphor in the poem is
intended to help the readers know the common links between two
different things that give rise to a one meaning or thought. The
personification in the poem, "Still I rise" is to give emphasis on how
shame is tied in the history of black people because of the
oppression and discrimination they faced. The literary technique that
is used in the poem is figurative language. The figurative language in
the poem enhanced the specific mood of the poem. Because of the
figurative language used, the all of the lines made the poem more
engaging and enjoyable. Through the figurative language in this
poem, the readers will be able to expand their imagination.
Ending
The beginning of the poem was given justice by its ending. In

each stanza, the writer emphasized an angry but triumphant
tone and these were all explained by the ending stanza. The
ending of the poem brought closure to the crisis of the
character by stating that despite the history of black people
being treated as slaves, she will rise using the gifts her
ancestors left—the strength to get up despite how society
treated them. In the starting lines and stanzas, the writer
expressed her anger towards the oppressors of black people.
However, in the end, she expresses her hope to get up and
gave an emphasis on how she will leave the ugly scars of
yesterday and repeated the whole message of her poem—she
will rise despite the history of the black community.

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