Literary Devices
I'm Nobody
I'm Nobody
What is The Mood
Secrecy and Intimacy: The poem creates an intimate mood by addressing the reader directly and inviting them into a shared, secret identity.
What is The Authors Tone?
Focused and Determined, as the poet used a focused tone with determination to prove that she cares about overcoming her fears
Explain The Following: "Don't tell! they'd banish us you know!"
The poet is sure that if we know people are aware of this new group of nobody they will not allow them to stay
Explain the Following: "Mean old Mother Goose"
Overprotective Mother
Trick Questions: what are the perspectives in each of the poems
Life doesn't Frighten Me: 2nd Person Point of View
I'm Nobody: 1st Person Point of View
What is the Authors Tone?
Ironic: The poem contains irony in the authors tone. She presents the idea of being "Nobody" as something desirable, in contrast to the desire of being "Somebody." This irony challenges the reader to rethink societal values around identity and fame.
Trick Question: Who is The Author?
Maya Angelou
What does the word "Dreary" mean?
How Tiring
Explain the Following: "Lions on The Loose"
Bad people on the loose
Its Your Lucky Day! Free 200 Points
You are Very Lucky!
Trick Question: Who is The Author?
Emily Dickinson
What is The Mood?
Uplifting and Optimistic, as the poet kept addressing her fears as a way of overcoming them
Explain The Following: "Im Nobody! Who are you?"
Inviting us to be nobody like her
Explain the Following: "Bad dogs barking loud Big ghosts in a cloud"
People saying bad things about us
Whats the difference between both tones
"Irony"
"Focused and Determined"
an ironic tone relies on subtelty and often implies the opposite of what is said, while a determined and focused tone is straight forward expressing clear intentions.
What is the Theme?
All people are born equal, and its others that shape how they think of themselves.
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People don't become avoided, lost, or popular on their own, they only achieve that status with the help of others
What is The Internal Conflict?
Having many deep fears which may be difficult to experience and overcome many children
Trick Question: What does the word "Bog" mean?
A pond of mud
Trick Question: Give Me 4 Examples of Imagery
Shadows on the wall
Noised down the hall
Bad dogs barking loud
Big ghosts in a cloud
Dragons breathing flames On my counterpane
Connect Both Conflicts
"Having many deep fears which may be difficult to experience and overcome many children"
"The speaker identifies as "Nobody," which contrasts with society's expectation that one should strive to be "Somebody." The speaker rejects societal values that prioritize fame and public acknowledgment, celebrating the freedom of being an unknown individual."
Deep fears can significantly impact a childs sense of identity and self worth. When children struggle to overcome their fears they may start to feel powerless. This can lead to a sense of Identifying as "Nobody"
What is The Internal Conflict?
The speaker identifies as "Nobody," which contrasts with society's expectation that one should strive to be "Somebody." The speaker rejects societal values that prioritize fame and public acknowledgment, celebrating the freedom of being an unknown individual.
What is The Theme?
The power of overcoming your deep fears that you may experience during your lifetime
Explain The Following: "How Public Like A Frog"
We see public people jumping everywhere (similar to frogs)
Explain The Following: "I go boo Make them shoo I make fun Way they run So they fly I just smile They go wild Life doesn't frighten me at all"
Showing that you're not weak helps in life
Connect Both Themes
"All people are born equal, and its others that shape how they think of themselves."
"The power of overcoming your Deep fears that you may Experience during your lifetime"
If all people are born equal, they all have the potential to overcome their fears