Question

WOMEN ALICE WALKER
They were women then
My mama’s generation
Husky of voice—Stout of
Step
5 With fsts as well as
Hands
How they battered down
Doors
And ironed
1 0 Starched white
Shirts
How they led
Armies
Headragged Generals
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Answer 1

Analyze Figurative Language in a Poem
Write an essay in which you analyze the figurative
language in a poem from this unit.
• State which poem you chose, and explain why you
chose it.
• Identify a key metaphor, simile, or other example
of figurative language in the poem. Explain why
this figurative language is important to the poem’s
meaning.
• Analyze the meaning of the figurative language.
Explain your analysis clearly.
• Explain how the figurative language contributes to
the tone of the poem. For example, explain how
the poet’s word choices build or maintain a sense
of formality or informality. Cite details to support
your ideas.
• Edit your essay for correct punctuation and
spelling.