Assignment:
Choose a poem from this week's readings and explain how it shows its female character(s) being empowered (or not). Identify and analyze one crucial poetic device (distinctive diction, imagery, metaphor, allusion, etc.) that the poet uses to convey her message. Remember, as always, to include brief quotes to support your claims. Please respond in MLA format.
Olds, Sharon. "The Language of the Brag."
Olds, Sharon. "Rite of Passage."
Olds, Sharon."The One Girl at the Boys' Party."