Life Doesn't Frighten Me

Life Doesn't Frighten Me

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify themes of courage and overcoming fear in poetry.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to analyze how repetition emphasizes the speaker's message in a poem.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the use of imagery and metaphor in expressing feelings and experiences.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to recognize the structure and style of a lyrical poem.

What do you already know about facing fears?

Themes of bravery and confronting fears

Explore the portrayal of courage and fear in poetry.
Discuss the significance of facing fears with bravery.

The use of repetition for emphasis

Examine how repetition is used to emphasize the speaker's message.
Identify the impact of repetitive elements in poetry.

Imagery and metaphor in poetry

Analyze the use of descriptive language to create vivid imagery.
Discuss the role of metaphor in expressing emotions and experiences.

Lyrical poem structure and style

Recognize the structure and style of a lyrical poem.
Explore the personal and emotional aspects of lyrical poetry.

Life Doesn't Frighten Me

Maya Angelou's poem portrays a strong, fearless character facing potential fears with courage.
Repetition and imagery emphasize the speaker's unshakable confidence.

Summary and Review

Recap the key points about themes, repetition, imagery, metaphor, and lyrical poem structure.

Definition List

Theme: an underlying message or the central idea explored in a literary work
Repetition: a literary device involving the recurrence of words or phrases to emphasize a point or unify the work
Imagery: descriptive language used to create pictures in the reader's mind
Metaphor: a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison
Lyrical poem: a short poem expressing personal feelings and emotions, often written in first person

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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