Once all groups have presented, ask students to combine with another group and draw conclusions about how the imagery in the poem contributes to the poem’s overall message.Ĥ. Encourage other groups to add to the interpretation. Tell students that when they are finished, they will present their group’s interpretation of their stanza to the rest of the class. For example, the sun-an element of nature that continues to rise despite any other circumstances-in stanza three might represent African Americans’ resilience in the face of racism and discrimination or Maya Angelou’s resiliency despite a difficult childhood. Using the Images of “Still I Rise” activity sheet, ask students to list each example of imagery in the stanza, the type of imagery used, and what they believe the element of imagery represents in the poem’s theme. Have each group select one of the poem’s stanzas to analyze. (Note: Either print the poem out or give the class access online.) Students working with the printed text can use a highlighter to identify examples of imagery in the poem.ģ. Have students read “Still I Rise” in its entirety. Before reading the poem, define or review definitions for the following elements of imagery: personification, metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia and hyperbole.
Give the class a brief introduction to Maya Angelou (see Lesson Overview, above), then explain that examining her masterful use of imagery throughout the poem “Still I Rise” can help them understand and interpret the poem’s theme and message. Tell students that authors often use imagery to create comparisons between literal and figurative elements, add depth and understanding to a literary piece, and evoke a more meaningful experience for the reader. Literal (adjective) the actual meaning of a wordġ.
Imagery (noun) words that create images in people’s minds Adversity (noun) a state of continued difficultiesįigurative (adjective) not literal represented by a figure of speech
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