Still I Rise

Title

“Still” → despite → despite all the mistreatments the black community/black women endure

“rise” → progress, improving, becoming a better person, moral superiority

"Dorect addrress “ you → confrontational tone, white oppressor

“may” modeal verb→ reminds us of power of oppressor

“bitter twisted lies” assonance of sharp sounds i and harsh consonant sounds “b” and creates a sinister tone, illustrating how the mistreatments are cruel and damaging.

The verb “trod” metaphorically conveys oppression and domination, implying sustained harm and a lack of regard for the victim’s humanity.

links herself to

“still like dust I’ll rise”, dust rises naturally, suggesting that she won’t be affected by the mistreatments and her progress is unavoidable.

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walk → reflects self image