"Rain Music"

After reading the text "Rain Music," use your analytical eyes in order to construct a mini analysis of the text that analyzes what this text does as well as what it says.  First, choose a specific quote from the text (context of the text), then describe what that particular piece of text does (technique the author uses), and lastly explain why (purpose) the author used this particular technique (the so what?).  Dig deep in the text and look for those common things authors use in order to drive their point.  They might:

• Repeat words or phrases
• Use metaphors or similes
• Use strong or descriptive language
• Compare or contrast
• Use sensory language

Sample analysis - Says/Does/Because

     In his speech, King says, "Bu one hundred years later the Negro still is not free.  One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination."  King uses repetition and metaphor to make his point.  King repeats the phrase "one hundred years" to emphasize howlong his community has been waiting for freedom.  He uses metaphors to compare modern discrimination with the pain of slavery. 

(The text can be found in the Google Classroom)  

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