She describes a world where people will no longer reproduce and one where sex will only be a thing of the mind, having lost its reproductive purpose. The author sees a world where everything will be pointing forward, perhaps to express the idea that history will no longer be of importance. Smith imagines a world taken over by technology to the point that human physical intimacy has lost its meaning (McElroy 26). The author uses metaphors, hyperboles, and similes to describe a future world where everything is dependent on technology (Smith 7). In Sci-Fi, Smith describes a future where technology has taken over the world, an aspect which qualifies this poem as an Afrofuturistic poem. Smith’, Ranft describes Afrofuturism as a framework through which to interpret the marriage between sci-fi, technology, and human identity. In the article ‘ The Afrofuturist Poetry of Tracie Morris and Tracy K. In Solstice, Smith uses symbolism and makes many allusions which give the poem a more in-depth meaning. In Sci-Fi, Smith uses symbolism, similes, and overstatements to express the impression of a world that is quite dominated by technology so that humanity no longer sustains itself without technical devices. Specifically, this essay analyzes two poems Sci-Fi and Solstice. Smith herself acknowledges that the use of space in the book was an intentional use of metaphor to represents some of the world’s problems (Smith ‘Life on Mars’: Q&A ). Each of these elements is evident in each stanza and the author’s ability to capture and keep the reader’s attention is undeniable. In, Life on Mars, Smith uses different literary elements to appeal to the reader.

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