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Select 2 musical selections – one you consider to be poetry and one you do not. Try to include a link to the song or a copy of the lyrics.


Poetry alll the way!!!


Lauryn Hill- That thing


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE6Qcc6VDo8


NOT poetry...


Plies-Becky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTJeUa4NRRU



Convince your audience that your opinion is valid. Why is one song a poem and the other is not?


I think the distinction between the two songs is very clear. Lauryn Hill is a great singer, all of the songs she creates are beautiful, they have meaning and a purpose. She writes from the heart and is filled with inspiration and love. The song that thing, is a perfect example. Here she gives advice to both women and men about how some people are just about "that thing" and once you give in, they have gotten what they wanted and will be done with you. "It's been three weeks since you were looking for your friend, the one you let hit it, and never called you again.." and "Don't be a hard rock, when you really are a gem" are both great lines from this song. The first makes you feel bad for the girl, or in a way feel for her, because everyone has been there at one time or another. One can relate to it. The next gives you that "support"/ encouragement from Lauryn herself. She is telling women that they are special and that they shouldn't act in that way. I love that she speaks to both men and women in this song.. I love this song, even now. It always leaves me empowered. :)


Now, where to start with the "Becky" song....... lol.

Apparently, "Becky" is the new way to say oral sex. This plies guy, has basically made up this song to express how much he loves "Becky' himself. This song has nothing to do with poetry, he might rhyme a little but that's about it. This song might be liked by guys because they can relate but i think even they, know that this song is just a bunch of words put together. There is no depth or actual meaning behind it...
Also, i think its just plain NASTY, a little catchy though..... lol.



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

I think it definately is. Not everyone expresses themself the same way. Some might sing, some might play an instrument, and some people rap and create hip hop. I think its beautiful when the "rap" is actually good. You can relate to it, you can feel for the artist, and you can also learn a lot about them and their past.



What literary characteristics does this music express?

similies, metaphors, hyperbole, alliteration, i would say mostly all.



What type of critic are you? Explain why.


THEMATIC CRITIC!!!!

I would say I am definately this one. I don't necessarily need the artist to put words into such and such order and include similies and metaphors. I just like it for what it is. I like that it represents them and so i pick it apart and try to understand why they said what they did.




literary elements:


1. simile, rhyme.

2. ryhme, simile, consonnance.

3. simile, rhyme, alliteration, imagery.

4. metaphor, imagery.

5. simile, assonance.