We+are+more

The poem literally describes how proud we are to be Canadians by using metaphors to stir up rich emotions and images in your mind. Personally, it is very touching and motivating. The poem was very persuasive that us Canadians are more than those stereotypes; we are big dreamers, creators of tomorrow, and we are the future. The metaphors used in this poem create analogies in the mind of the listener by comparing our ambition and ideas to something sophisticated and in the process of developing."We dream so big that there are those who would call our ambition an industry"is comparing that our dreams are like an industry, slowly developing with lots of smaller parts that make up one big factory to produce an great invention. The impact of the poem changes when you hear it as apposed to reading it because the way he presents it from the tone to the facial expression to the hand gestures. He emphasizes important words by gradually getting louder or dropping the volume to a whisper. He also pauses between stanzas to create a dramatic effect and make the listeners tune in closer to what he has to say next.When he came to the conclusion of his presentation:"And what's more is that we didn't just say it, we made it be" he went from a loud volume to a softer but still firm and solid tone. Before saying the last words "we made it be" he paused again making the listeners anticipate his final conclusion.

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