In this activity, you'll read "Places" and "Chicago" once again to analyze the theme of how a place can influence a person's identity. You'll also compare how the poems relate this theme.
Part A
Identify whether each poem is a lyric poem or a free-verse poem. Give your reasoning in a one-paragraph response
(50 to 70 words), and use details from the poems to explain your answer.
Part B
In a 100-word paragraph, describe the tone of each poem. Include details from the poems to support your answer.
Part C
Choose one of the two poems. Based on what you have learned about the poem, explain how it’s structure the tone help reveal the theme of using a place to discuss one’s own identity. Write your answer in a 100-word paragraph. Be sure to use specific details from the poem to support your answer.