Poetry Analysis: Herbert & Frost

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What is the type of poem for "Easter Wings"?

Concrete poem

What is the name of the poem mentioned in the image, written by Robert Frost?

  • Birches
  • Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (correct)
  • The Road Not Taken
  • Mending Wall

What is the difference between English sonnet and Italian sonnet?

The difference lies in the rhyme scheme and the placement of the volta (the turn) in the poem.

What is the type of rhyme in the following extract: "There she lies with dyes Though cripple, her chances triple Oh; blessed Grace, you've won the race"

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Easter Wings

A poem by George Herbert exploring themes of sin and redemption.

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

A poem by Robert Frost reflecting on choices and nature.

English Sonnet

A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, typically ABABCDCDEFEFGG.

Italian Sonnet

A 14-line poem structured into an octave and a sestet, often with rhyme ABBAABBA.

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Dramatic Poem

A poem that tells a story using a dramatic monologue or dialogue.

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Rhyme

The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words.

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Prosody

The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry.

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Lyric Poetry

A type of poetry expressing personal emotions or thoughts, often in a song-like manner.

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Imagery

Language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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Theme

The central idea or message conveyed in a poem.

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Metaphor

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Tone

The attitude or emotional quality expressed in a poem.

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Personification

Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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Alliteration

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words.

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Assonance

The repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words.

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Symbolism

Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities in poetry.

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Stanza

A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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Meter

The rhythmical pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

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Couplet

A stanza consisting of two successive lines that rhyme.

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Quatrain

A four-line stanza in a poem, often with a specific rhyme scheme.

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Study Notes

Poem 1: "Easter Wings"

  • Author: George Herbert
  • Poem Type: Lyric
  • Summary: The poem reflects on the fragility and mortality of humanity, contrasting them with the enduring power and grace of God's love, highlighting the role of suffering in spiritual growth.
  • Key Themes: Redemption, faith, sorrow, and hope.

Poem 2: "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"

  • Author: Robert Frost
  • Poem Type: Narrative/Descriptive
  • Summary: A traveler pauses by a dark and lovely wood on a snowy evening, contemplating the beauty of nature versus his commitments and responsibilities.
  • Key Themes: The conflict between nature and duty, the beauty of solitude, and the passage of time.

Activity I

  • Instructions: Identify the type of poem based on characteristics and justify the answer.
  • Example Question/Answer (Poem 1): The poem is a religious/spiritual poem because the poem speaks about faith and redemption.

Activity II: Prosody

  • Instructions: Compare and contrast English and Italian sonnets, and identify the rhyme scheme in a provided extract.
  • Question 1: English and Italian sonnets differ in structure, rhyme scheme, and how the theme(s) are developed.
  • Question 2: The extract contains a rhyme scheme. Analysis will be performed on the provided extract, identifying the words with similar sounds.

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