Anaphoras

As we continue exploring different forms of poems, we discussed the impact of using anaphoras in a poem. We looked at the impact of repetition in the poem “The Delight Song of Tsaoi-talee” and analyzed the metaphors the speaker used to affirm themselves. Students then reflected on their own personalities and histories and jotted down a few things they’d like to affirm about themselves. Here are a few of those poems below!