Women By Alice Walker By Michael Johnson Agustin
Women By Alice Walker By: Michael Johnson, Agustin Landrover, Wall-E j-cups, Chance – 3 -
Title What do you think this poem is about?
In your own words what would you translate this poem too?
Figurative language in this poem There are some metaphorical parts in this poem.
What sound devices Alliteration: "were women", "what we", "down doors" Repetition: "Starched White Shirts" - Repetition of the S Allusion: The whole poem is an allusion in reference to the strong women in the past
Tone And Diction The tone in this poem is more of an awe feeling Confident because of women advancements Diction: Military terms Led armies Head ragged generals Booby trapped ditches
Mood Serious and motivational She is proud of female advancements
Main idea Show things have changed Fought for things for their daughters
Alice Walker is a African-American author Alice Walker was born in February 9, 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia Youngest daughter of eight kids She was shot in the eye by one of her brothers with a BB gun Alice also worked as a social worker and a teacher before becoming a Author She also participated in the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi during the 1960 s She won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1982 for her novel "The Color Purple"
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