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Comparecontrastpoems Allysanguyen
Comparecontrastpoems Allysanguyen
Comparecontrastpoems Allysanguyen
1. Fill in the blanks with the titles of your two poems. List as many similarities and differences
between your song and poem as you can. Focus on the poetic elements that you analyzed
previously (structure, diction, tone/mood, and theme).
Differences unique to Wings
by Macklemore
Refers to
consumerism/how
people focus too
much on appearance
There is
alliteration
There is
consonance
Specifically
talks about shoes
Choice of
diction builds subject
up to knock it down
Theme is
about not letting items
define you
Revolves
around the want for
items
Assonance is
present
Reveals
problems that affect
the country
Reveals
negative connotation
Rhyme
scheme varies
Refers to
Black Friday chaos
Choice of
diction through and
through reveals
subject to be terrible
Theme is to
reveal how chaotic
Black Friday is
2. Pick 2 main similarities and 2 main differences between the two poems. Use complete
sentences!
Similarity 1
Similarity 2
Difference 1
Difference 2
3. You will create an illustrated poster that shows these similarities and differences. It can
beeither digital or on paper. Plan how you will represent these similarities/differences with
imagery.
Explain the similarity/difference
Similarity 1
Similarity 2
Difference 1
Difference 2
4 images total (at least) that represent 2 similarities and 2 differences between
the poems
4 quotes total (at least) that represent 2 similarities and 2 differences between
the poems