9th Grade Textual Analysis Passages

Engage in the critical analysis of literary devices and enhance skills in evaluating narrative elements to decipher textual nuances effectively.

Focus on exploring the use of metaphor and hyperbole in poetry, particularly in the comparison of abstract concepts. Develop the ability to identify literary devices and understand their impact on tone and meaning.

Explore the thematic contrasts and imagery in Langston Hughes' "I, Too" by analyzing the speaker's perspective and the poem's messages of resilience and hope. Focus on understanding the juxtaposition of themes and how imagery supports the narrative of overcoming adversity. Through analysis, enhance skills in literary analysis and critical thinking as learners interpret the nuances of the poem.