Graduation is an important milestone in everyone’s life. It marks the end of one phase of our lives and the beginning of another. Graduation is a time to celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to the future. Maya Angelou’s “Graduation” is a poem that celebrates the accomplishments of Graduates. The poem highlights the importance of … Read more
A metaphor is defined as being “the transfer of a quality or attribute from one thing or idea to another in such a way as to imply some resemblance between two things or ideas” . The key features of metaphor ranges from exaggeration and extension to the resemblance and connection between ideas within the poem, … Read more
Maya Angelou Maya Angelou is a phenomenal woman. She was born into a devastating decade, that suffered numerous tragedies. Not only had society shaped her as a woman, she has also shaped our society and influenced many lives. She is still living today, yet I believe her legend will never die. Furthermore I will share … Read more
Maya Angelou A poet, an author, a play-write, an actress, a mother, a civil-rights activists, historian and most important a survivor. Perhaps Maya Angelou, award winning author of many books is one of the most influential African Americans in American history. I believe that she rates at the top of the list of American authors, … Read more