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All good writers pay close attention to the mood that their writing creates for the reader. Powerful writing has the ability to _________________________________of the reader.
Example #1:
”My best friend Sheila is the kind of friend everyone deserves. That's why it was so surreal when her mother called me yesterday and told me that Sheila had been diagnosed with a serious illness. She said that Sheila is going to have to spend the next three months in the hospital undergoing treatments. It still hasn't sunk in. Is she going to be okay? What am I going to do without her?"
Example #2:
”This past weekend was the best weekend of my life. First, my dad took me to the mall and bought me the new Jordans. Then my parents finally agreed to let me go to Chez-Vous. All my friends were there; we had the best time. I can't wait to go back next weekend."
REMEMBER…- When describing the mood of a poem or work of ______________, we should use vivid __________________.- When reading a piece of writing out loud, we should always pay close attention to mood the author is trying to create.
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English NOTES #2—
Mood
The following poems have been selected from the book, The Rose that Grew From Concrete, by Tupac Shakur. The book was published in 1999, three years after his death.
A writer once said, "A true poet exposes his soul to the world." Tupac was certainly a good poet. He shares his most intimate thoughts and fears with his audience. Please be mature while reading these poems because some of them deal with adult themes. Pay close attention to the mood that each poem creates.
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In the event of my Demise, by Tupac
In the event of my Demisewhen my heart can beat no moreI Hope I Die For A Principleor A Belief that I had Lived 4I will die Before My TimeBecause I feel the shadow's Depthso much I wanted 2 accomplishbefore I reached my DeathI have come 2 grips with the possibilityand wiped the last tear from My eyesI Loved All who were PositiveIn the event of my Demise
I Cry, by Tupac
Sometimes when I'm aloneI Cry,Cause I am on my own.The tears I cry are bitter and warm.They flow with life but take no form
Post Reading Questions
1. What type of mood does Tupac create in this poem? _____________________
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2. Was this poem "rhyming" or "free verse"? (Circle One)
3. What does Tupac hope for in this poem? ________________________________
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Demise: (noun)
I Cry because my heart is torn.I find it difficult to carry on. If I had an ear to confiding,I would cry among my treasured friend,but who do you know that stops that long,to help another carry on.The world moves fast and it would rather pass by.Then to stop and see what makes one cry,so painful and sad. And sometimes...I Cry and no one cares about why.
The Rose That Grew From Concrete, by Tupac
Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's law is wrong it learned to walk with out having feet. Funny it seems, but by keeping it's dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air.
Post Reading Questions
1. What type of mood does Tupac create in this poem? _____________________
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2. Was this poem "rhyming" or "free verse"? (Circle One)
3. Can you relate to this poem? Why or why not? ___________________________
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Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else ever cared.
And Tomorrow, by Tupac
Today is filled with anger, fueled with hidden hate. Scared of being outcast,
Post Reading Questions
1. What type of mood does Tupac create in this poem? _____________________
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2. Was this poem "rhyming" or "free verse"? (Circle One)
3. Give one example of personification in this poem: ________________________
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3. Describe the imagery in this poem: _____________________________________
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afraid of common fate. Today is built on tragedies which no one want's to face. Nightmares to humanity and morally disgraced. Tonight is filled with Rage, violence in the air. Children bred with ruthlessness cause no one at home cares. Tonight I lay my head down but the pressure never stops,knowing that my sanity's content when I'm dropped.But tomorrow I see change, a chance to build a new, build on spirit free of heart and ideas based on truth. Tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride.I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive.
Post Reading Questions
1. What type of mood does Tupac create in this poem? _____________________
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2. Was this poem "rhyming" or "free verse"? (Circle One)
3. How does the mood created by the poem change over time? _________________
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