Exploring Voice and Persona in Poetry

The voice or speaker in a poem. It's not necessarily the poet themselves but a created character.

The general feeling or atmosphere created by a poem. It can convey sadness, anger, humor, etc.

The choice of words that a writer makes. Good writers choose words carefully.

The perspective from which a poem is told. This could be first person ('I'), second person ('you'), or third person ('he/she').

The attitude or emotion the persona expresses. It could be angry, joyful, cynical, etc.

A poem that aims to teach the reader a lesson about life or morals.

A poem that uses unusual or experimental forms, language, and techniques.

A type of poetry that is often personal and emotionally charged.

A poem that focuses on objective details and facts rather than personal experiences.

A poem that is focused on the speaker's own thoughts and feelings.

A literary technique that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize society's flaws and follies.

A type of satire that uses humor to expose the absurdity of a specific situation, person, or institution.

Comparing and contrasting the two poems 'Infant Joy' and 'Infant Sorrow' reveals how William Blake portrays contrasting perspectives on the experience of being born.

A poetic form typically written in 14 lines, following a specific rhyme scheme and meter, often about love, beauty, or death.

A literary technique that uses exaggerated language, often with a humorous intent, to convey a particular message.

A type of satire that criticizes societal norms, behaviors, and institutions.

A type of satire that uses humor to expose the shortcomings of political figures and systems.

A type of satire that mocks a specific work of art or literature by imitating its style or content.

Gwendolyn Brooks' poem 'We Real Cool' uses a unique style and rhythm to portray a group of young men who are struggling with their identity and choices.