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Writing a poem inspired by Maya Angelou's 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me'

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I can write a poem inspired by Maya Angelou's 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me'.

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Maya Angelou uses stanzas and a refrain to structure her poem, 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me'. 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me' uses monosyllables at points for effect. You can use a poet's work to inspire your own creativity. You can plan each stanza of a poem by considering its focus and the details, including the methods, you want to include. Reading your poem aloud can help you identify areas you would like to improve.

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