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What is the primary function of sensory details (imagery) in poetry?
What is the primary function of sensory details (imagery) in poetry?
- To create a complex narrative structure.
- To provide a historical context for the poem.
- To generate vivid impressions through the five senses. (correct)
- To establish the theme of the poem.
How does line length affect a poem's overall impact?
How does line length affect a poem's overall impact?
- It can influence the sound, rhythm and meaning of the poem. (correct)
- It determines the level of abstraction.
- It dictates the theme of the poem.
- It is primarily a visual choice that does not impact meaning.
In poetry, what is 'tone' primarily used to reflect?
In poetry, what is 'tone' primarily used to reflect?
- The grammatical correctness of the language.
- The poet's overall attitude toward the subject matter. (correct)
- The historical accuracy of the poem.
- The complexity of the rhyme scheme.
What is the significance of word position in concrete poetry?
What is the significance of word position in concrete poetry?
Which of the following best describes the role of punctuation in poetry?
Which of the following best describes the role of punctuation in poetry?
What does the term 'prose' refer to?
What does the term 'prose' refer to?
What is the main purpose of 'theme' in poetry?
What is the main purpose of 'theme' in poetry?
What is characterized by the use of capital letters at the beginning of each line within a poem?
What is characterized by the use of capital letters at the beginning of each line within a poem?
Which of the following describes a poem that tells a story with plot, characters, and setting?
Which of the following describes a poem that tells a story with plot, characters, and setting?
What is a key characteristic of dramatic poetry?
What is a key characteristic of dramatic poetry?
What is the main focus of lyric poetry?
What is the main focus of lyric poetry?
Which poet is often called 'the father of free verse'?
Which poet is often called 'the father of free verse'?
Which of the following best describes poetry written in free verse?
Which of the following best describes poetry written in free verse?
What is the term given to poems that emphasize living for the present moment?
What is the term given to poems that emphasize living for the present moment?
What is a key feature of a sonnet?
What is a key feature of a sonnet?
Which poet is best known for their use of eccentric punctuation?
Which poet is best known for their use of eccentric punctuation?
Which type of poem involves comparing an idea to something else, and then developing the comparison throughout the poem?
Which type of poem involves comparing an idea to something else, and then developing the comparison throughout the poem?
What are the central themes in a typical Carpe Diem poem?
What are the central themes in a typical Carpe Diem poem?
Which of the following is a defining structure of a Haiku?
Which of the following is a defining structure of a Haiku?
Which form of poetry consists of a seven line poem that changes from one idea to a direct opposite idea?
Which form of poetry consists of a seven line poem that changes from one idea to a direct opposite idea?
What was Amanda Gorman’s role at the inauguration?
What was Amanda Gorman’s role at the inauguration?
Which of the following is true about Emily Dickinson's poems?
Which of the following is true about Emily Dickinson's poems?
What is the primary inspiration behind William Carlos Williams’ poems?
What is the primary inspiration behind William Carlos Williams’ poems?
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Prose
Prose
The ordinary language people use in everyday speaking or writing.
Poetry
Poetry
A form of literature that uses concise, musical, and emotionally charged language to express multiple layers of meaning.
Sensory details (imagery)
Sensory details (imagery)
Descriptive language that creates vivid impressions using sensory details.
Theme
Theme
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Tone
Tone
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Line length
Line length
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Punctuation
Punctuation
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Word position
Word position
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Narrative Poetry
Narrative Poetry
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Epic
Epic
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Ballad
Ballad
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Dramatic Poetry
Dramatic Poetry
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Lyric Poetry
Lyric Poetry
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Free Verse Poetry
Free Verse Poetry
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Carpe Diem Poetry
Carpe Diem Poetry
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Extended Metaphor
Extended Metaphor
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Sonnet
Sonnet
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Haiku
Haiku
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Diamante
Diamante
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Study Notes
Prose
- Prose is the ordinary language used in everyday speaking or writing.
- A famous quote exemplifies this: "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." - Mark Twain.
Poetry
- Poetry originates from the Greek word meaning "making" or "creating" and is an art form using language creatively.
- It aims to evoke imagination and emotions through carefully chosen and arranged language for meaning, sound, and rhythm.
- Poetry utilizes concise, musical, and emotionally charged language to convey multiple layers of meaning.
Imagery (Sensory Details)
- Imagery is descriptive language that creates vivid impressions through sensory details, including sight, sound, taste, touch, smell, and movement.
Theme
- Theme refers to the central message or idea conveyed in a work of literature.
Tone
- Tone reflects the author's or poet's attitude towards the subject matter.
Graphic Elements in Poetry
Capitalization
- Traditionally, the first letter of each line in a poem is capitalized, regardless of sentence structure. However, poets may deviate from this convention.
Line Length
- Line length is a crucial element influencing the poem's sound, rhythm, and meaning; it affects whether the poem flows smoothly or has a choppy cadence.
Punctuation
- Punctuation (e.g., commas) can indicate pauses, but its use isn't mandatory in poetry.
Word Position
- Word arrangement (e.g., concrete poetry) reveals connections between words and ideas, emphasizing the structure of the poem.
Types of Poetry
- Several types of poetry exist, including:
- Narrative Poetry: Tells a story with characters, plot, and setting.
- Examples: Epics (long poems about gods or heroes, like Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey) & Ballads (song-like narratives with stanzas and refrains).
- Dramatic Poetry: Shows a story through characters' thoughts and dialogue.
- Key examples: Works by Edgar Allan Poe and T.S. Eliot.
- Lyric Poetry: Expresses the feelings of a single speaker, often in first person; the most common type of modern poetry.
- Examples: Works by Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou and others
- Free Verse Poetry: Doesn't adhere to set rhyme or rhythm; became prominent in the early 20th century.
- Key examples: Works by Walt Whitman, Carl Sandburg, William Carlos Williams, Langston Hughes and E. E. Cummings
- Carpe Diem Poetry: Emphasizes seizing the day, living for today.
- Example: Robert Frost
- Extended Metaphor Poetry: A metaphor that is developed through a significant part of a literary work, especially a poem.
- Sonnets: 14-line poems using a specific rhyme scheme and meter; a famous example is by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
- Other Forms: Haiku (a traditional Japanese form with 5-7-5 syllable lines) and Diamante (a diamond-shaped poem).
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