IS RAP/HIP HOP POETRY?

#1. Is Rap/Hip-Hop music poetic expression? Why or Why not?

I think some Rap/Hip-Hop has similes and some rhyme. For example "Me without a mic is like a beat without a snare..." Also it depends on how the person says it.

#2. What literary characteristics or poetic terms does this music express? Be specific & reference the Poetry Literary Terms handouts.

Rap- Rhyme, Repetitive lyrics, cursing (language of the times), and short phrases.
Hip-Hop- expressed feelings to do with that specific era, talked about the style of clothes and was more for listening than dancing.

(A) Rap uses simile a lot,  the structure is short stanza's, most of time it's denotation, but sometimes is connotation, has a lot of symbolism and alliteration ( words starting with the same letter).
(B) Hip-Hop has connotation (Ex. Tootsie Roll referring to the jiggle of the butt). Also many times hip-hop incorporated their policital views.

#3. What type of critic are you? Explain why.

I feel that I am a combination of Thematic Critic and Appropriate Critic.
According to the lyrics that I have read, they appear to have hidden meanings.
Sometimes the only way to get your point across is with the use of profanity.

Ernest Hemingway - "Hills Like White Elephants"

(PART 1)

#1.  Describe the setting. What is symbolic about where the story take place? Be specific.

The setting is in Spain at a train station. The two of them are in the bar area.

The setting is symbolic because it is very hot which makes the people involved uncomfortable physically. This is the same feeling that is produced when describing the uncomfortable tension between the two of them.

#2.  What is the point of view? What is the narrator's attitude toward the characters and the situation?

(Part A) The point of view is in the third person. The narrator does not tell exactly what is happening. Conclusions are made by the words in the dialogue and by the description of what is being done.

(Part B) The narrator is unbiased as far as each character and choose to tell the story in such a way that the emotions have to be concluded by the reader. The situation in the beginning is not clear. It become clear after the narrator uses the word "operation". Once that word is expressed the plot become more clear.

#3  How would you describe Hemingway's style?

I think Hemingway's style is to create a story by using words to place an image in your mind. He gives specific details to paint a picture, then leave a lasting impression on what he meant. In this story he shows the preciousness of life and how selfishness is an enemy to a good relationship

(PART 2)

Hemingway Biography -- Create a one paragraph biographical summary. Next, select 3 facts about his life that relate directly to the story. Cite your source(s).

Hemingway was a down to earth kind of man. when growing up he endured some hardships beginning with being forced to dress as a girl by his mothers. Also, his mother's domineering ways could not have been easy to live with. The fact that his father killed himself must have set his mind spiraling as well. When he apparently got through is aspect of his life, then he turned to writing, possibly as a release for his emotions. Through his life travels of the war etc., he learned a different topic for his writings. Ultimately, he due to his illness, died by his own hand. This, it seem, as a hereditary curse and is unfortunate for his many admirers.

(3 FACTS)

• Controlling character - " you don't have to be afraid."

                                  " I've known lots of people that done it."

• Death/Suicide - " It's really an awfully simple operation,jig," 

                                  "It's not really an operation at all"

• Relationship Problems - " And if i do it you'll be happy and things will be like they were and you'll love me?"