Bronx Masquerade Poetic Devices

Analysis: "Bronx Masquerade" poem by

Bronx Masquerade text excerpt Nikki Grimes

Objectives:

9-10.RL.1.A.Draw conclusions, infer and analyze by citing relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says.

9-10. L. A. Interpret figurative language ( alliteration, repetition, simile, and metaphor) in context and analyze the role in the text.

"Open Mike"

• Nikki Grimes uses this phrase to introduce the poems.

• Interesting spelling and capitalization...

• Opportunity for students to reveal the person behind the mask.

Think like a teacher:

Poem titles give the reader a clue as to what the main idea of the piece is about. In this case, Bronx is literally the location and Masquerade is a false show or pretense.

Line by line

• Literally, Devon is exhausted from keeping up this pretense of a basketball player.

• He uses this opportunity to reveal who he truly is to his classmates.

• He challenges his peers to see him from his perspective, not theirs.

Multiple Choice

What is

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Simile

• Metaphor

Multiple Choice

What is

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Simile

• Meataphor

Multiple Choice

It is

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Simile

• Meataphor

Multiple Choice

What is

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Simile

• Meataphor