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Tone

Beth

Tone

The tone of a poem is the attitude directed to the speaker, reader, or even the subject matter, depending on the reader’s interpretation. The mood or tone is created by the vocabulary used, metrical regularity, syntax, and figurative language (Hanauer, 2010).

How would you describe the tone of each poem?

Still, I rise

The different figurative language that Maya Angelou uses conveys a bold and self-reliant tone throughout the poem. From the start, it is clear that she has faced persecution and a hard life, which sees her broken in the shadows of history. But as it ends, the poem reassures us that she will still rise again regardless of the conflicts and harsh living conditions.

Mine eye and heart are at mortal war-sonnet 46

From the beginning of Sonnet 46 poems, the tone sounds depressing as it feels like Shakespeare is mad at himself. But the tone starts to change from depressing, and the reader can feel the love from his heart and eyes without feeling any guilt.

Annabel lee

In an overall gauge of the entire poem, Edgar Allan’s tone is nostalgic throughout his fairy tale love story in his Annabel Lee poem.

We real cool

The tone of this poem is simple, straightforward, and lighthearted. A good example of this is depicted in the line that says, “We die soon.” That means if there is no change in their actions, their lives will be the way they want.

Wild geese

Wild Geese poem had a warm and reassuring tone. The speaker tells the audience that they would be welcomed regardless of what they do.

Which poem did you respond to most favorably? What did your reader experience have to do with the tone of the poem?

The most favorable response poem is ‘Still I Rise” by Maya due to her attitude in her expression. It is a bold and confident voice.

Which poem (if any) did you find yourself disliking? Did your reaction have anything to do with the tone?

I disliked Edgar Allan Poe’s Annabel Lee as it gives a negative mood; it portrays love with a bad attitude.

Reference

Hanauer, D. I. (2010). Poetry as research: Exploring second language poetry writing (Vol. 9). John Benjamins Publishing

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Question 

The Tone of the Poems

The tone of a literary text makes so much of a difference for how we experience it, similarly how the tone of the person we are talking to in our everyday lives affects us. The same events may come across as deeply tragic, or sentimental, or even funny depending on the tone the events are told. So let’s reflect on the tone of the poems I asked you to read this week:

Tone

  1. How would you describe the tone of each poem?
  2. Which poem did you respond to most favorably? What did your reader experience have to do with the tone of the poem?
  3. Which poem (if any) did you find yourself disliking? Did your reaction have anything to do with the tone?

Please read these poems to prepare for our discussion about tone in this week’s Discussion Board:

To receive full credit for this Discussion Board:

  1. Submit your main post of approximately 250 words
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