Poetry Vocab
Define 'metaphor'
A comparison of two unlike things without the use of 'like' or 'as.'
Who is York?
The slave who accompanied Merriwether Lewis and William Clark on the Great Expedition.
Who led the expedition westwards?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Is Walker a good golfer according to Mr. Miller?
No
Who wrote The Waste Land?
T.S. Elliot
Define 'allusion'
A reference to another literary work, historical event, or historical figure.
Among these choices, which is NOT one of the main themes of the poetry book, When Winter come: the ascension of york ?
A. The interactions between black, white, and American-Indian culture
B. The importance of nature
C. York's support of Abraham Lincoln
D. York's relationship with William Clark
C. York's support of Abraham Lincoln
Who accompanied the leaders of the Great Expedition?
York and other slaves, Sacagewa and her son, and other Native Americans
What year did Walker publish Ascension of York?
2008
Which poet's work is characterized by frequent use of capitalization on words that are not proper nouns?
Emily Dickinson
Define 'poetry' according to Mr. Miller's definition
Sound and sense.
Which of the following poems best supports the idea of eurocentric storytelling in American history?
A. Roll Call
B. Without Bibles
C. The Melting
D. Homecoming
A. Roll Call
According to the Ascension of York, what happened to Lewis and why?
He committed suicide; he was very depressed and troubled.
What word did Walker coin?
“Affrilachia”
What college did Mr. Miller attend?
Bethany College