Selected Poems Emily Dickinson

About the Author She rarely ventured outside the confides of her home yet her writing knew no such boundaries. She was born in a well to do family Her poems were not really found until she was dead She had am eye problem and feared that she might go blind

Words to Know Quatrains – four-line stanza, that echo the simple rhythms of church hymns Slant Rhyme – words that do not exactly rhyme (Chill/tulle) Figurative Language – includes similes, metaphors, and personification

Poem Summaries Because I could not stop for Death: The speaker describes a ride in Death’s carriage Success is counted sweetest: That speaker notes that people who fail appreciate success the most Much Madness is divinest Sense: The speaker notes that standards of “Madness” and “Sense” are determined by the majority. My life closed twice before its close: The speaker reflects upon the pain of parting

Poem Summaries The Soul selects her own Society: The speaker conveys the experiences of choosing a friend I heard a Fly buzz – when I died: The speaker describes her final moments in life, the climax of which is interrupted by a buzzing fly My life has stood - a Loaded gun: The speaker compares her life to a loaded gun

Poem Analysis/Date Assignment Choose one poem to complete a analysis. The analysis will be done in your notebook and you will be turning it in TODAY! Write out poem Identify literary devices Summary Tone Picture Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson Date <3 With a partner you are going to complete the date assignment. It is due at the end of the class period remember: Must include biographical information Integrate at least 5 lines of poetry from EACH poet