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Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Introduction to Emily Dickinson's Poetry

Emily Dickinson's poem "I taste a liquor never brewed" shows how she finds intoxication in nature rather than alcohol. She describes herself as "Inebriate of air" and "Debauchee of Dew," suggesting that natural beauty gives her a kind of spiritual high.

The poem uses playful language with its references to drinking and drunkenness. Dickinson transforms ordinary elements like air, dew, and sunshine into extraordinary experiences that fill her with joy.

This assignment asks you to create poems about important life stages, ending with your experiences of pandemic isolation. Like Dickinson, you'll explore how confined spaces can still offer room for imagination and reflection.

Remember: Poetry doesn't have to be complicated! Dickinson often took simple observations and transformed them into powerful insights about life.

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Dickinson's Unique Perspective

Dickinson chose an unconventional path for a woman of her era. Rather than pursuing marriage, she became somewhat of an outsider, eventually secluding herself in her family home. Despite this isolation, she found endless inspiration in her garden and the natural world around her.

In "Success is counted sweetest," Dickinson explores how those who never achieve success understand its value most deeply. The poem suggests that sometimes we appreciate things more when they're out of reach. She writes, "To comprehend a nectar / Requires sorest need," comparing the sweetness of success to nectar.

Interestingly, while Dickinson rarely published during her lifetime, this particular poem was published anonymously. Her relationship with fame was complicated - she recognized its allure but also its dangers.

Fun fact: Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems, but fewer than 12 were published during her lifetime!

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Passion and Mental Health in Dickinson's Work

"Wild nights - Wild nights!" reveals a passionate side of Dickinson that contrasts with her reclusive image. With lines like "Might I but moor - tonight - / In thee!" the poem expresses intense desire and longing. Dickinson had deep emotional connections in her life, including possible romantic interests and close bonds with friends and family.

Dickinson's poem "I felt a Funeral, in my Brain" explores mental distress through the metaphor of a funeral procession. The repeated words—"treading - treading" and "beating - beating"—create a sense of mounting pressure and anxiety.

The poem descends into a breakdown as the speaker "dropped down, and down" until "Finished knowing." Dickinson brilliantly captures the feeling of mental overwhelm using physical sensations and concrete images.

Think about this: Dickinson often used dashes instead of traditional punctuation, creating pauses that make us read her poems differently. How does this affect the rhythm and meaning?

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Mental Health and Identity

"I felt a Funeral, in my Brain" continues with powerful verbs like "tread," "break," and "beat" that create a physical sense of mental distress. The poem ends with uncertainty as the speaker plunges into an unknown mental state, leaving readers to wonder about the final outcome.

Dickinson uses death and funeral imagery to explore psychological experiences. The poem's description of mourners who "kept treading - treading" creates a sense of pressure building inside the mind.

By the end, a "Plank in Reason, broke," suggesting a complete mental breakdown. The speaker drops "down, and down," hitting "a World, at every plunge." This vivid description helps us understand how mental distress can feel like falling through reality itself.

Consider: When writing about difficult emotional experiences, concrete metaphors (like Dickinson's funeral) can help express feelings that are hard to describe directly.

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Fame, Anonymity, and Hope

In "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" Dickinson celebrates anonymity while critiquing fame. She playfully suggests being "Nobody" is better than being "Somebody" who must perform "like a Frog" for public approval. This reflects her own choice to remain largely unpublished during her lifetime.

Dickinson's capitalization of "Nobody" cleverly transforms insignificance into identity. She creates a sense of conspiracy with readers who might also prefer privacy over publicity in the line "Then there's a pair of us!"

"'Hope' is the thing with feathers" presents hope as a bird that continues singing even through storms and difficult conditions. The bird "never stops - at all" and asks for nothing in return, suggesting hope's resilience and freely-given nature. This life-affirming poem shows how even small things can sustain us through challenges.

Writing tip: Notice how Dickinson uses simple, concrete images (a frog, a bird) to explore complex ideas like fame and hope.

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Nature and Observation

Dickinson's careful observation of nature shines in "A Bird, came down the Walk." She describes a bird eating a worm, drinking dew, and moving aside "to let a Beetle pass," capturing its movements with precise detail. Her attention to the bird's "frightened Beads" for eyes and "Velvet Head" creates a vivid picture.

When the speaker offers the bird a crumb, it flies away in a motion described as smoother than oars on water or butterflies swimming through air. This beautiful ending transforms an ordinary moment into something magical.

Dickinson loved the musical quality of words, often using a hymnal beat in her poems. Her simple yet precise language makes her work accessible while still containing profound observations about life and nature.

Try this: Next time you're outdoors, observe something small (like a bird or insect) for five minutes. What details might others miss that you could capture in writing?

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Mortality and Eternity

"Because I could not stop for Death" portrays death as a polite gentleman who picks up the speaker in a carriage. Instead of being frightening, this Death is "kindly" and shows "Civility," completely changing how we might think about dying.

The poem takes us on a journey past scenes of everyday life—a school with playing children, fields of grain, the setting sun—as the speaker travels with Death toward eternity. The carriage passengers include Death, the speaker, and significantly, "Immortality."

Dickinson uses simple, familiar images to explore profound ideas about mortality. The journey passes scenes representing different stages of life before arriving at a grave described as "a House that seemed / A Swelling of the Ground."

Interesting note: Though Dickinson lived a somewhat isolated life, her poems often tackle universal human experiences like death with remarkable insight and originality.

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Death and Power

In "Because I could not stop for Death," the speaker realizes centuries have passed since their journey began, yet it feels "shorter than the Day." This suggests how time might feel different after death, with eternity stretching before the "Horses' Heads."

"My Life had stood - a Loaded Gun" opens with one of Dickinson's most striking first lines. This complex poem uses the metaphor of a gun to explore themes of power, identity, and possibly creative expression.

The gun in the poem waits "till a Day / The Owner passed - identified - / And carried Me away." Some interpret this as Dickinson's feelings about her own poetic voice waiting to be discovered and unleashed. The gun speaks for its owner, has deadly power, and protects its "Master's Head."

Think about this: What powerful forces might feel "loaded" inside you, waiting to be expressed or released? How might writing help channel these energies?

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Power and Truth in Poetry

"My Life had stood - a Loaded Gun" explores the complex relationship between power and identity. The gun has "the power to kill" but not "the power to die," suggesting both strength and limitation. This might reflect how Dickinson felt about her own writing—powerful but incomplete without readers.

The poem shows how the speaker becomes deadly to the master's enemies: "To foe of His - I'm deadly foe - / None stir the second time." This suggests loyalty but also a kind of dependent relationship, as the gun's purpose comes from serving its owner.

"Tell all the truth but tell it slant" offers Dickinson's approach to writing. She suggests truth should be revealed gradually rather than all at once, as "The Truth must dazzle gradually / Or every man be blind." This explains her own indirect, metaphorical style of writing.

Writing advice: When tackling difficult subjects in your own poetry, consider Dickinson's approach of telling the truth "slant"—using metaphors and images rather than direct statements.

Read the poems of Emily Dickinson and the commentary below. Then write a series of at
least 3 poems that discuss important stages in your li

Dickinson's Poetic Philosophy and Student Poems

"Tell all the truth but tell it slant" serves as Dickinson's poetic philosophy. She compares truth to lightning that must be "eased / With explanation kind" for children. This suggests that profound truths need gentle delivery to be truly understood.

Dickinson loved riddles, and her poetry often has puzzle-like qualities. She doesn't explain everything directly but decorates her messages with imagery, allowing readers to gradually grasp deeper meanings.

The student poem that follows captures the frustration of quarantine: "Life is Hard / I wish to send my Regard / Being at home is tiring / My Patience is expiring." Like Dickinson, the student uses capitalization for emphasis on words like "BREAK," highlighting emotional breaking points during isolation.

Your turn: When writing your own poems about isolation, consider how you might use Dickinson's techniques—unexpected metaphors, dashes for emphasis, or capitalization of important words.



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My Freshman Year Poetry Collection

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Emily Dickinson's poetry explores themes of nature, fame, death, hope, and isolation through vivid imagery and unconventional style. Her work invites us to see the world through fresh eyes and find meaning in unexpected places.

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Introduction to Emily Dickinson's Poetry

Emily Dickinson's poem "I taste a liquor never brewed" shows how she finds intoxication in nature rather than alcohol. She describes herself as "Inebriate of air" and "Debauchee of Dew," suggesting that natural beauty gives her a kind of spiritual high.

The poem uses playful language with its references to drinking and drunkenness. Dickinson transforms ordinary elements like air, dew, and sunshine into extraordinary experiences that fill her with joy.

This assignment asks you to create poems about important life stages, ending with your experiences of pandemic isolation. Like Dickinson, you'll explore how confined spaces can still offer room for imagination and reflection.

Remember: Poetry doesn't have to be complicated! Dickinson often took simple observations and transformed them into powerful insights about life.

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Dickinson's Unique Perspective

Dickinson chose an unconventional path for a woman of her era. Rather than pursuing marriage, she became somewhat of an outsider, eventually secluding herself in her family home. Despite this isolation, she found endless inspiration in her garden and the natural world around her.

In "Success is counted sweetest," Dickinson explores how those who never achieve success understand its value most deeply. The poem suggests that sometimes we appreciate things more when they're out of reach. She writes, "To comprehend a nectar / Requires sorest need," comparing the sweetness of success to nectar.

Interestingly, while Dickinson rarely published during her lifetime, this particular poem was published anonymously. Her relationship with fame was complicated - she recognized its allure but also its dangers.

Fun fact: Dickinson wrote nearly 1,800 poems, but fewer than 12 were published during her lifetime!

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Passion and Mental Health in Dickinson's Work

"Wild nights - Wild nights!" reveals a passionate side of Dickinson that contrasts with her reclusive image. With lines like "Might I but moor - tonight - / In thee!" the poem expresses intense desire and longing. Dickinson had deep emotional connections in her life, including possible romantic interests and close bonds with friends and family.

Dickinson's poem "I felt a Funeral, in my Brain" explores mental distress through the metaphor of a funeral procession. The repeated words—"treading - treading" and "beating - beating"—create a sense of mounting pressure and anxiety.

The poem descends into a breakdown as the speaker "dropped down, and down" until "Finished knowing." Dickinson brilliantly captures the feeling of mental overwhelm using physical sensations and concrete images.

Think about this: Dickinson often used dashes instead of traditional punctuation, creating pauses that make us read her poems differently. How does this affect the rhythm and meaning?

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Mental Health and Identity

"I felt a Funeral, in my Brain" continues with powerful verbs like "tread," "break," and "beat" that create a physical sense of mental distress. The poem ends with uncertainty as the speaker plunges into an unknown mental state, leaving readers to wonder about the final outcome.

Dickinson uses death and funeral imagery to explore psychological experiences. The poem's description of mourners who "kept treading - treading" creates a sense of pressure building inside the mind.

By the end, a "Plank in Reason, broke," suggesting a complete mental breakdown. The speaker drops "down, and down," hitting "a World, at every plunge." This vivid description helps us understand how mental distress can feel like falling through reality itself.

Consider: When writing about difficult emotional experiences, concrete metaphors (like Dickinson's funeral) can help express feelings that are hard to describe directly.

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Fame, Anonymity, and Hope

In "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" Dickinson celebrates anonymity while critiquing fame. She playfully suggests being "Nobody" is better than being "Somebody" who must perform "like a Frog" for public approval. This reflects her own choice to remain largely unpublished during her lifetime.

Dickinson's capitalization of "Nobody" cleverly transforms insignificance into identity. She creates a sense of conspiracy with readers who might also prefer privacy over publicity in the line "Then there's a pair of us!"

"'Hope' is the thing with feathers" presents hope as a bird that continues singing even through storms and difficult conditions. The bird "never stops - at all" and asks for nothing in return, suggesting hope's resilience and freely-given nature. This life-affirming poem shows how even small things can sustain us through challenges.

Writing tip: Notice how Dickinson uses simple, concrete images (a frog, a bird) to explore complex ideas like fame and hope.

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Nature and Observation

Dickinson's careful observation of nature shines in "A Bird, came down the Walk." She describes a bird eating a worm, drinking dew, and moving aside "to let a Beetle pass," capturing its movements with precise detail. Her attention to the bird's "frightened Beads" for eyes and "Velvet Head" creates a vivid picture.

When the speaker offers the bird a crumb, it flies away in a motion described as smoother than oars on water or butterflies swimming through air. This beautiful ending transforms an ordinary moment into something magical.

Dickinson loved the musical quality of words, often using a hymnal beat in her poems. Her simple yet precise language makes her work accessible while still containing profound observations about life and nature.

Try this: Next time you're outdoors, observe something small (like a bird or insect) for five minutes. What details might others miss that you could capture in writing?

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Mortality and Eternity

"Because I could not stop for Death" portrays death as a polite gentleman who picks up the speaker in a carriage. Instead of being frightening, this Death is "kindly" and shows "Civility," completely changing how we might think about dying.

The poem takes us on a journey past scenes of everyday life—a school with playing children, fields of grain, the setting sun—as the speaker travels with Death toward eternity. The carriage passengers include Death, the speaker, and significantly, "Immortality."

Dickinson uses simple, familiar images to explore profound ideas about mortality. The journey passes scenes representing different stages of life before arriving at a grave described as "a House that seemed / A Swelling of the Ground."

Interesting note: Though Dickinson lived a somewhat isolated life, her poems often tackle universal human experiences like death with remarkable insight and originality.

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Death and Power

In "Because I could not stop for Death," the speaker realizes centuries have passed since their journey began, yet it feels "shorter than the Day." This suggests how time might feel different after death, with eternity stretching before the "Horses' Heads."

"My Life had stood - a Loaded Gun" opens with one of Dickinson's most striking first lines. This complex poem uses the metaphor of a gun to explore themes of power, identity, and possibly creative expression.

The gun in the poem waits "till a Day / The Owner passed - identified - / And carried Me away." Some interpret this as Dickinson's feelings about her own poetic voice waiting to be discovered and unleashed. The gun speaks for its owner, has deadly power, and protects its "Master's Head."

Think about this: What powerful forces might feel "loaded" inside you, waiting to be expressed or released? How might writing help channel these energies?

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Power and Truth in Poetry

"My Life had stood - a Loaded Gun" explores the complex relationship between power and identity. The gun has "the power to kill" but not "the power to die," suggesting both strength and limitation. This might reflect how Dickinson felt about her own writing—powerful but incomplete without readers.

The poem shows how the speaker becomes deadly to the master's enemies: "To foe of His - I'm deadly foe - / None stir the second time." This suggests loyalty but also a kind of dependent relationship, as the gun's purpose comes from serving its owner.

"Tell all the truth but tell it slant" offers Dickinson's approach to writing. She suggests truth should be revealed gradually rather than all at once, as "The Truth must dazzle gradually / Or every man be blind." This explains her own indirect, metaphorical style of writing.

Writing advice: When tackling difficult subjects in your own poetry, consider Dickinson's approach of telling the truth "slant"—using metaphors and images rather than direct statements.

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Dickinson's Poetic Philosophy and Student Poems

"Tell all the truth but tell it slant" serves as Dickinson's poetic philosophy. She compares truth to lightning that must be "eased / With explanation kind" for children. This suggests that profound truths need gentle delivery to be truly understood.

Dickinson loved riddles, and her poetry often has puzzle-like qualities. She doesn't explain everything directly but decorates her messages with imagery, allowing readers to gradually grasp deeper meanings.

The student poem that follows captures the frustration of quarantine: "Life is Hard / I wish to send my Regard / Being at home is tiring / My Patience is expiring." Like Dickinson, the student uses capitalization for emphasis on words like "BREAK," highlighting emotional breaking points during isolation.

Your turn: When writing your own poems about isolation, consider how you might use Dickinson's techniques—unexpected metaphors, dashes for emphasis, or capitalization of important words.

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user