We+Are++More

====Assignment: Describe what the poem means to you. Discuss the use of metaphor to create analogies in the mind of the listener. How does the impact of this poem change when you hear it as apposed to reading it? Use specific examples from the text. ==== ==== ====

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Shane Koyczan's performance filled the hearts of many Canadians with recognition and pride. His poem had many metaphors creating analogies of the true and modern Canada. Shane's theme was that despite all of Canada's sterotypes, we are great country. He spoke about our multicultural nation working together, as a woven tapestry. When he said, "Don't let your luggage define your travels", he meant that no matter what your past was or where you come from, Canada can give you a fresh start. Canada can give you a fresh start because he believed that we gave you choices so you are able to be your own person."We dream so big that there are those who would call our ambition an industry." He meant that we have so much ambition and drive to make a huge and positive difference in the world. Shane expressed all the positive points about Canada that most people didn't know about. The way he got the message across made a greater impact than just reading his stanzas. The strong emotions he conveyed were felt by all Canadians who realized how privilaged they are to live in a place like this. "We are the true north, strong and free." Right out of our national anthem, he reminded us of our free country. The Vancouver Olympics was Canada's night to shout to the world, "We are Canadians and we have a story to tell." I thank Shane Koyczan for helping us express who we are to billions of viewers. ====== BE SURE TO ANSWER THE ENTIRE QUESION 4.5/6

**Hyperbole:**Extreme exaggeration: (eg. I waited for an eternity before she left the store.)

 * Alliteration:** The repitition of beginning consonant sounds (eg. The weeping willow whispered in the wind.)
 * Rythem and Rhyme:** Rhyme is when the beginning sound of two words sound exactly the same.(eg. glance,dance) Rythem is the stresing or unstressing of words in a pattern.(eg. iambic pentameter)
 * Metaphor:** A direct comparison between two unalike things.(eg. He hogged the road.)
 * Analogy:** Similarities between a comparison of two things.(eg. Analogies of the metaphor,"He is a snake." -he is mean -he is sneaky -he is hard to catch
 * Repetition:** Repeting phrases, key words or patterns of accents to set the rythem.(eg. There once was a bear named Horris, who lived in a dark green forest.)
 * Personification:** Giving human qualities to things that aren't human. (eg. The wind whislted on his fingers.)
 * Allusion:** Refers to something or someone in literature or history.(eg. Like a modern Daniel, the little boy strode up to the school bully.)
 * Oxymoron:** A phrase that has two words that contridict each other.(eg. Jumbo shrimp.)
 * Euphemism:** A nicer way to say something offensive.(eg. My grandfather //passed away.)//
 * Imagery:** Creating images in the readers mind through the use of words.(eg.The pitter-patter of rain against the window.)
 * Irony:** The use or words to create a meaning opposite of the original meaning.(eg.water water everywhere, nor a drop to drink.)
 * Malapropism:** The misuse of a word with one that sounds the same.(eg. "Comparisons are ordorous." Shakespeare.)
 * Onomatopoeia:** The use if words to imatate sounds.(eg. buzz, hiss, smash.)
 * Satire:** Words used to show foolishness in humans through irony and sarcasm. (eg. ?
 * Simile:** A comparison between two things using "like" or "as".(eg. "The lady looked like a Godess.")
 * Symbol:** Word, phrase, or symbol that could mean something else.?(eg. A car could symbolize freedom.)
 * Theme:** The underlying idea.(The main theme os Shakespeare's play was love.)