Directions: Read the writing prompt below. Then, read the poem beneath it. Afterward, type your essay in the text box of this
assignment and make sure to include an introduction, at least 2 body paragraphs, and a
conclusion. Feel free to
take notes/brainstorm
thoughts/organize your essay on paper before you begin
typing the essay. This is due by the end of the class period.
Writing Prompt: How does the speakers seem to feel about his/her identity in the poem? How is that feeling
conveyed in the poem through the word choices and details that the poet chooses?