Poetry Response After reading these poems by Whitman and Hughes, we get a glimpse into the experience, hopes, and hurts of an outsider reading a piece by such a mainstream
member of our society.
Let's put Hughes' poem in context of our culture today. What type of person do you think would read Whitman's poem and have a similar response? Instead of
simply answering this question, branch out into your more creative side.
Take on the voice of your person and write a poem imitating Hughes' response.

Select the correct answer. which of these lines from “the raven” by edgar allan poe to create the dark and gloomy tone of the poem? a. "'tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door— some late visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door; b. once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— c. "and so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, that i scarce was sure i heard you"—here i opened wide the door— d. bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door, with such name as "nevermore." hurry