Explain how Whitman develops his theme of initiation in Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking.

1) Walt Whitman exhibited a very forward-thinking tone in his poetry as well as effectively “preaching” his philosophies. Show how this is true by examining and reflecting upon specific works. 2) Emily Dickinson is noted for several recurring themes as well as other unusual features throughout her poetry. Using multiple examples, elaborate. 3) Explain how […]

compare and contrast how Walt Whitman in and Langston Hughes in both use rhetorical choices to achieve their purposes for each one of their texts.

One-paragraph rhetorical essay Directions: In a one-paragraph rhetorical essay, compare and contrast how Walt Whitman in and Langston Hughes in both use rhetorical choices to achieve their purposes for each one of their texts. Explain whether you feel they were successful, or not.

Compare a section of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” with one of Emily Dickinson’s poems. How are they similar? How are they different?

Topic: compare Compare a section of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” with one of Emily Dickinson’s poems. Paper details: Compare a section of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” with one of Emily Dickinson’s poems. How are they similar? How are they different? Focus on TONE, MOOD, and IMAGERY (as defined in the Literary Devices document). […]