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Metaphors: Line 12: "Ancient, dusky, rivers"
Simile: Line 2: " I've known rivers ancient as the world"
Line 4: "My soul has grown deep like the rivers"
Anaphora: Line 5,6,7,8: "... I"
The authors purpose of using metaphors, similes, and anaphora was to make the poem more memorable and make a clearer and deeper connection to the actual poem
The elements of this poem highlights the historical contexts in its meaning. Providing clarity, for the reader and leaves a lasting impression and creates a connection of culture for African Americans.
Speaker: " My soul has grown deep like the rivers"
Structure: The poem as a whole
Tone: " I built my hut near the Congo and it lulled me to sleep"
The purpose of the authors use of imagery was to provide a sense of specific history, create the tone, and establishes the narrators credibility of the African American culture.
The primary message of "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" is to provide a sense of connection for African Americans to their original heritage and explore how diverse and ancient it really is
Speaker: "The African American Race"
Structure: Free Verse
Tone: Pensive/Reflective