Task 2: Constructed Response After you have read the two po

Task 2: Constructed Response After you have read the two poems,… Task 2: Constructed Response After you have read the two poems, complete the following short constructed response. Use to write an expository paragraph that uses text evidence (cite your text evidence in parentheses with the author’s last name and the page number at the end of the quote) to answer posed by the title: Analyze in which ways these two poems reflect the themes (universal message) and issues of the Colonial and Early National period?  “On Being Brought from Africa to America” Poetry Phillis Wheatley 1773 Seized from her home in West Africa by slave traders when she was no more seven years of age, Phillis Wheatley (ca. 1753-1784) nevertheless learned to read and write in hostile, unfamiliar land. Named for the ship (Phyllis) that brought her to America in chains, she would become the first African American writer to have a book of poetry published. Due to prejudices at the time, Wheatley’s authorship of her poems was quickly contested. Seventeen Boston men (including John Hancock) signed a preface to Wheatley’s volume, verifying her authorship. Wheatley’s poems are stylistically complex and sophisticated, with themes focusing on faith, perseverance, and morality. This poem, “On Being Brough from Africa to America,” is an autobiographical reflection of Wheatley’s journey to America.  B.E.S.T Standards addressed in this task: ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.2.1, ELA.K12.EE.3.1, ELA.K12.EE.2.1, ELA.11. C.3.1  1 “Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, 2 Taught my benighted soul to understand 3 That there’s a God, that there’s a Saviour too: 4 Once I redemption neither sought nor knew. 5 Some view our sable race with scornful eye, 6 “Their colour is a diabolic die.” 7 Remember, Christians, Negros, black as Cain, 8 May be refin’d and join th’angelic train.  “An Address to Miss Phillis Wheatley” Poetry Jupiter Hammon 1778  Jupiter Hammon (17110ca. 1806) was America’s first published African American poet. His first poem appeared in a broadside in 1761; his second, featured here, was not published until 17 years later. Hammon was born into slavery; although supportive of the abolitionist movement, he was never himself emancipated. A devout Christian, he encouraged enslaved people to look to heaven for salvation from the evils of slavery on Earth. “An Address to Miss Phillis Wheatley” was a direct entreaty to America’s first published African American female poet, herself an emancipated Christian. In the poem, Hammon encourages Wheatley to improve as a Christian and become more devout. In the original publication, each stanza was accompanied by a corresponding Bible verse. B.E.S.T Standards addressed in this task: ELA.11.R,1.4, ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.9.V.1.3, ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.3.1 IO come you pious youth! adore The wisdom of thy God, In bringing thee from distant shore, To learn His holy word.  IIThou mightst been left behind Amidst a dark abode; God’s tender mercy still combin’d Thou hast the holy word. IIIFair wisdom’s ways are paths of peace, And they that walk therein, Shall reap the joys that never cease And Christ shall be their king. IVGod’s tender mercy brought thee here; Tost o’er the raging main; In Christian faith thou hast a share, Worth all the gold of Spain. VWhile thousands tossed by the sea, And others settled down, God’s tender mercy set thee free, From dangers that come down. VIThat thou a pattern still might be, To youth of Boston town, The blessed Jesus set thee free, From every sinful wound. VIIThe blessed Jesus, who came down, Unvail’d his sacred face, To cleanse the soul of every wound, And give repenting grace. VIIIThat we poor sinners may obtain The pardon of our sin; Dear blessed Jesus now constrain And bring us flocking in. IXCome you, Phillis, now aspire, And seek the living God, So step by step thou mayst go higher, Till perfect in the word. XWhile thousands mov’d to distant shore, And others left behind, The blessed Jesus still adore, Implant this in thy mind.  XIThou hast left the heathen shore; Thro’ mercy of the Lord, Among the heathen live no more, Come magnify thy God. XIII pray the living God may be, The shepherd of thy soul; His tender mercies still are free, His mysteries to unfold. XIIIThou, Phillis, when thou hunger hast, Or pantest for thy God; Jesus Christ is thy relief, Thou hast the holy word. XIVThe bounteous mercies of the Lord Are hid beyond the sky, And holy souls that love His word, Shall taste them when they die. XVThese bounteous mercies are from God, The merits of His Son; The humble soul that loves his word, He chooses for His own. XVICome, dear Phillis, be advis’d To drink Samaria’s flood, There’s nothing that shall suffice But Christ’s redeeming blood. XVIIWhile thousands muse with earthly toys; and range about the street; Dear Phillis, seek for heaven’s joys, Where we do hope to meet. XVIIIWhen God shall send his summons down And number saints together Blest angels chant (Triumphant sound) Come live with me forever. XIXThe humble soul shall fly to God, And leave the things of time. Stand forth as ’twere at the first word, To taste things more divine.  XXBehold! the soul shall waft away, Whene’er we come to die, And leave its cottage made of clay, In twinkling of an eye. XXINow glory be to the Most High, United praises given By all on earth, incessantly, And all the hosts of heav’n.Arts & Humanities English ENGLISH 9 12

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