1. Poe boy vs. Whitman Man Sara Hinojosa 02/22/10 PD: 1

2. Style Poe He had a lot of figurative language. He talked about birds and followed rules. EX: Much I marveled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly 3 Whitman No figurative language, if so not many He broke the rules and went free verse. EX: On the beach at night, Stands a child with her father, 4

3. Authors Biography Poe Gambling problems Alcoholic Did not hold a job down Angry poet 1 Whitman He was a faithful Quaker. Mom did not love him He was a teacher Loved music 2

4. Themes Poe Angry poems Death Loneliness Sadness Depressing 3 Whitman Politics Demanding poems Persuasion Life and death Beauty 1

5. Understanding Poe A lot of figurative language Hard to interpret Rhyme scheme Written in olden language 2 Whitman Free verse No figurative language Wrote more about music Simple word choice 4

6. Good Topics Poe Writes more about death Keeps your attention Depressing Talks about birds 2 Whitman Writes about life and music More cheerful poems Not so much keeps your attention Talks about different things 1

7. AND THE WINNER IS………. WHITMAN by 1 point!!!!!!!