Alberto Rios Poetic Analysis
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Questions and Answers

What is a characteristic that defines a short story according to the content?

  • Multiple main characters
  • A lengthy narrative spanning several years
  • A focus on a single theme (correct)
  • Multiple plot lines that intertwine
  • Which of the following is NOT an element of a short story or novel?

  • Setting
  • Prologue (correct)
  • Point of view
  • Character
  • What does Edgar Allan Poe suggest about reading a short story?

  • It requires lengthy analysis
  • It should be discussed in a group
  • It should be read in one sitting (correct)
  • It should be read over several days
  • What defines the artistic medium in a narrative?

    <p>The method or material used to tell a story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component contributes to the tone of a piece of writing?

    <p>Word choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with poetry?

    <p>Ordered in complicated narratives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of a photo essay?

    <p>It consists of several photographs designed to evoke emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a metaphor?

    <p>Figurative language suggesting a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Alberto Rios

    • Born September 18, 1952 in Nogales, Arizona
    • Studied Creative Writing at the University of Arizona
    • Known for his recent work "Not go away is my name"

    "The Vietnam Wall"

    • Poem by Alberto Rios
    • Poem's structure resembles the shape of the Vietnam War Memorial
    • Poem uses a photo essay format to explore the theme of the war

    Poetic Elements

    • Poem is a piece of writing that can be spoken or sung
    • Poems are written in verse, which are ordered in stanzas
    • Poems often use rhyme and rhythm

    Artistic Medium

    • Method or material used to tell a story or develop a theme
    • Examples include paintings, plays, songs, poetry, photographs, etc.

    Metaphor

    • Figurative language where one thing is referred to as another to suggest a comparison

    Rhyme

    • Correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, especially when used at the end of verses in poetry

    Rhythm

    • Sound pattern of the words and syllables in a poem
    • Musicality in the verses

    Tone

    • Attitude or feeling attached to a word, can be positive or negative
    • Author's word choice creates tone
    • Author's attitude toward the subject, examples include anxious, jealous, etc.

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    Explore the poetic elements and themes in Alberto Rios' work, particularly focusing on 'The Vietnam Wall'. This quiz covers essential concepts like metaphor, rhyme, and rhythm, helping you understand the artistic medium of poetry.

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