Question

COMPARE AND CONTRAST: In "New Directions" Maya Angelou tells the story of how her grandmother started a career for herself to support her family. It has an important message about overcoming obstacles and creating a new path for yourself. How does Nikki Giovanni use poetic elements and structure to express a similar message or theme? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Answer 1

Nikki Giovanni uses the repetition and structure of problems and solutions to convey the message of overcoming obstacles.

How does Giovanni use repetition and the problem and solution structure?

• Repetition is seen with the constant use of the words "go," "do" and "want."
• The problem and solution structure is seen when the poet shows that accepting reality is the solution to life's frustrations.

Repetition is used to highlight information in the text. In the case of this poem, the words "do," "go," and "want" are highlighted because they are related to desire, proactiveness, and resilience. The poet uses these words to show that although frustration with life is a problem, we have to accept reality as a way of encouraging us to do what we should do.

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Answer 2

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