ABHI VARUN MADELA

5/19/23
CITY - JAMES DALY

1. What aspect of city life does Daly seem to be describing? (1)

In his poem "City," Daly seems to be describing the constant noise and activity that defines urban life.
The sounds of the city are the focus of the poem, with Daly highlighting the various noises that can be
heard throughout the day, from construction work to the sirens of emergency vehicles. By emphasizing
the auditory experience of the city, Daly is conveying the idea that the city is a place of constant activity
and motion.

2. What onomatopoeia words does Daly use? Find 4 (2) (right minus wrong)

Daly uses several onomatopoeic words to describe the sounds of the city in his poem. These words
mimic the actual sounds they describe and help to create a vivid auditory experience for the reader. For
example, the "triphammer drill" and "incessant riveting" suggest the sounds of construction work, while
"bang" and "roll" suggest the noise of trash cans being emptied. By using onomatopoeia, Daly can
convey the sounds of the city in a way that is both realistic and immersive.

3. How does Daly’s view of the city differ from that of Hughes? (Remember apples and oranges)
(2)

Daly's view of the city differs significantly from that of Hughes in "City: San Francisco." While Hughes
takes a more poetic and idealised view of the city, Daly emphasizes the noise and chaos of urban life.
Hughes describes the city as a living, breathing thing that spreads its wings and sings, while Daly's poem
focuses on the constant noise and activity that defines city life. By highlighting the sounds of the city,
Daly is suggesting that the city is a place of constant motion and activity, whereas Hughes is more
focused on the beauty and majesty of the urban landscape.

4. Why has Daly left out the punctuation in this poem?

It is possible that Daly left out punctuation in his poem to create a sense of continuous motion and
sound, mirroring the constant activity of the city. By removing the pauses and breaks that punctuation
creates, Daly can create a sense of relentless noise and motion that mirrors the chaotic nature of the
city. The lack of punctuation also creates a sense of immediacy, as if the sounds are happening in real
time.

5. Why does the lack of punctuation make the reading/meaning of the poem more effective?
(Think of HOW = WHAT) (2)

The lack of punctuation in Daly's poem makes the reading and meaning more effective by creating a
sense of unbroken, relentless noise. The reader is forced to read the poem quickly and without pause,
just as the city never seems to stop or slow down. This lack of punctuation also allows the sounds to
flow into one another, creating a cacophony of noise that mirrors the chaotic nature of the city itself.
Additionally, the lack of punctuation creates a sense of immediacy and urgency, as if the sounds are
happening in real time and the reader is experiencing them firsthand