It’s important to recognize how the structure of this poem gives the speaker space to express the pain he’s had to carry for so long
1.) Restate your thesis/argument 2.) Extend your argument into a summary 3.) Finalization: What was the goal of the poem/essay? What are you hoping the reader takes away?
the utilization of line breaks and word choice help reflect the damage the molestation has had
topic sentence
In tandem with the fluctuating nature of memory,
transition
This stream-of-consciousness-like section when juxtaposed with the latter half of the poem, causes readers to slow down and pay attention to the details. It also splits the poem in two: a section that talks of the fogginess of memory then transitions into one that remembers it all.
ending statement/conclusion for first body paragraph, transitions into second body
The speaker recalls his experience with such painful memory through the use of specific punctuation choices.
Topic sentence - relates back to thesis, using structure to get his message across
Throughout the poem, Nguyen writes in free verse, permitting a structural liberation to become the foundation for his message to shine through. While he moves the readers with this poignant narrative, Nguyen effectively conveys the resulting internal struggles of feeling alone and unseen.
Thesis - 2 sentences, 1st mentions free verse and structure of poem. 2nd mentions why he uses these literary devices
Stripped of innocence, your body taken from you.
Hook - Uses "you" to draw you in, make you feel the uncomfortable feeling to relate to how poem's speaker feels.