STILL I RISE - MAYA ANGELOU

Question 1

introduction
what type of poem:
what themes are present:
set in:
effect:

Answer 1

stirring
hatred, oppression,injustice and prejudice
africa
empowering

Question 2

titile “Still I rise”

Answer 2

is used as a rhetoric.
“still” comes to life on every stanza where the resilient spirit of the words “I Rise” is contextualised in the face of oppression offering deeper meaning to this much loaded word “still”

Question 3

starts with “you”

Answer 3

aimed at the oppressor

direct style, gives punch

Question 4

“but, still like dust, I rise” and”I am the dream and the hope of the slave”

Answer 4

similies and metaphors.serve as foundation on which the poem’s evocative language rests on..it also strengthens the speech like attribute the poem has.

Question 5

“sassiness”, “haughtiness” and “sexiness”

Answer 5

suggests arrogant self-confidence

Question 6

does my sexiness upset you?
does it come as a surprise
that I dance like I’ve got diamonds
at the meeting of my thighs?

Answer 6

adds absurd beauty

Question 7

“shoot”, “cut” and “kill”

Answer 7

active and violent verbs.promotes agression.but this agression has no avail, as the oppressed will still rise.

Question 8

the idea of leaving behind “nights of terror and fear” and welcoming “a daybraek that is wonderously clear”

Answer 8

conclusive with unquestionable and refreshing spirit of sunrise.

Question 9

irony

Answer 9

the fact that in attempt to oppress her, the oppressors are giving strength and courage to survive.the refrain”I rise” shows continuous resistance.

Question 10

tone

Answer 10

the poet uses a triumphant and angry tone, as if to show her pride in her identity as being a powerful, black women.