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What is the tone of the poem? (give one)
Nostalgic, rhythmic, energetic, immersive...
What is the structure of the poem? (literary device and rhyme scheme and explain what it could mean)
Enjambment – lines flow into one another mimicking the continous nature of a DJ set.
Free verse – fluidity of music and dance
What is a cutthroat?
Style of razor, usually used by barbers
What literary device is this: “wields a cutthroat like a paintbrush”
simile
Name atleast two themes of the poem
Music
Cultural heritage
Memory and legacy
Identity
Freedom
Explain the meaning of the title
James Brown’s raw, passionate screams in his songs could almost be seen as well as heard
What does cutting shapes mean?
dancing
"swing your hips and sweat drips"
imagery
Summarize the poem
The poem honors famous musicians and cultural icons, showing how music and nightlife bring people together.
What could be two contrasting themes of the poem?
music to bring joy vs the deep struggle embedded in its history
Machismo?
Strong or aggressive masculine pride
What does the symbolism mean: "shape-shift" (through dance)
Symbolizes transformation through dance.
Who was James Brown?
An iconic figure in funk and soul music, known for his powerful and emotive vocal style.
Who is the singer of the song "When doves cry"
Prince
Legba?
Carribean slang for a young man whose 'women'pays for everything
What literary device is this: “ordering beer in a corporeal language,”
Methapor
Who was Larry Levan?
A pioneering DJ at the Paradise Garage in New York City, influential in the development of house music.
The poem describes a taste “we’ve been trying to recreate ever since,” suggesting this feeling tied to music and memory.
Nostalgia
platter?
Top section of a DJ's turntable.
"Corporeal language" is a symbolism of what?
Dance and body movements as a universal form of expression.