Many times, two poems can be very closely related, yet still be so different. When a poet uses elements such as figurative language and word choice in a poem, it creates a new experience for the reader. Even when two poems have the same topic and theme or message, they still come out with different points of view or tone of voice. The poems “What The Mirror Said” by Lucille Clifton, and “Mirrors” by KHL show how people view their bodies using the content, the craft, and the similarities and differences.
Before fully analyzing a poem, it is important to understand what it is really saying. The poem “What the Mirror Said” is about telling a woman that she is beautiful. Because of the title of this poem, the reader can assume that the mirror …show more content…
One similarity of the two poems is, of course, the main topic. Both of these poems comment on how women view themselves or how they view other women. Another similarity is that both of these pomes cause the reader to think and feel. The poem “What The Mirror Said” gives a sense of self confidence and can make the reader feel like the author is talking to them. “Mirrors” makes the reader feel like they have the capability to love themselves and, as a female, it is easy to relate to. One last similarity is that both of these poems are written by a woman, for other women. Despite the clear similarities, there are also some differences between the two poems. One difference is the tone that the authors used. The poem “What The Mirror Said” is written with a conversational tone, almost informally. The author chose to write lines such as “You a wonder, you a city.” and “You not a noplace.” which aren’t grammatically correct, but are similar to how some people may speak. This poem has a lot of personality that shows through the words written. However, “Mirrors” is a more formally written poem because it follows grammar rules and doesn’t go as deep into the authors personality as “What The Mirror Said.” Another difference is the point of view each poem is written in. “What The Mirror Said” is written in second person, which gives the effect of the poem speaking directly to the reader. “Mirrors” is
Before fully analyzing a poem, it is important to understand what it is really saying. The poem “What the Mirror Said” is about telling a woman that she is beautiful. Because of the title of this poem, the reader can assume that the mirror …show more content…
One similarity of the two poems is, of course, the main topic. Both of these poems comment on how women view themselves or how they view other women. Another similarity is that both of these pomes cause the reader to think and feel. The poem “What The Mirror Said” gives a sense of self confidence and can make the reader feel like the author is talking to them. “Mirrors” makes the reader feel like they have the capability to love themselves and, as a female, it is easy to relate to. One last similarity is that both of these poems are written by a woman, for other women. Despite the clear similarities, there are also some differences between the two poems. One difference is the tone that the authors used. The poem “What The Mirror Said” is written with a conversational tone, almost informally. The author chose to write lines such as “You a wonder, you a city.” and “You not a noplace.” which aren’t grammatically correct, but are similar to how some people may speak. This poem has a lot of personality that shows through the words written. However, “Mirrors” is a more formally written poem because it follows grammar rules and doesn’t go as deep into the authors personality as “What The Mirror Said.” Another difference is the point of view each poem is written in. “What The Mirror Said” is written in second person, which gives the effect of the poem speaking directly to the reader. “Mirrors” is