How is the text written? What is the impact of this? What is the most visible line and why is this so powerful to have “jump” out at the reader? Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.Īt times, these poems will display a noticeable visual guide shaped by the text of the page that trigger emotions and provide powerful messages.įor example, in the poem named 'Changed“ (page 207), Kristina is facing troubles with her addiction and is trying to get healthy again.

Metaphor: A comparison of two unlike things WITHOUT using “like” or “as”. Simile: A comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as”. For example,You will see: Simile: Metaphor: Personification: It thus tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech.Įvery page is a different poem, describing the life of Kristina and detailing her addiction.Įllen Hopkins’ poems come alive with the use of IMAGERY and many LITERARY DEVICES. It does not use consistent meter, patterns, rhyme or any other musical pattern. What is free verse?įREE VERSE: Free verse is an open form of poetry. The novel Crank is written in a form of free verse. The book has been banned in many locations due to complaints of the book's drug use, language, and sexual themes. Presentation on theme: 'Ellen Hopkins’ CRANK.'- Presentation transcript:Ģ CRANK Crank is a novel written by Ellen Hopkins in 2004.

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