Still I Rise P1 Flashcards
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Is able to reject habitual 20th century stereotypes rooted in oppression and slavery
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Rhetorical of the imagery “broken… bowed head and lowered eyes… weakened by…. soulful cries”
creates a confrontational tone towards a white audience regarding a renewal of identity out of shame
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Similes relating to glamour such as
“I’ve got oil wells pumping in my living room,” and “like I’ve got gold mines Diggin’ my own backyard”
represent newfound pride in the persona’s identity by comparing it to the confidence stereotypical of individuals at the top of a hierarchy (the wealthy in the capitalist culture of America)
