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Understanding Poetry in an English Class

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Understanding Poetry in an English Class

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What is the main topic of this English class?

Music appreciation
Writing short stories
Analyzing essays
Reading poetry (correct)

Why do people tend to dislike poetry?

Because they're not good at it and lack practice (correct)
Because it's only about love
Because it's too difficult to understand
Because it's not relevant to their lives

What is the author's view on the purpose of reading poetry?

To analyze the author's use of language
To appreciate the beauty of the language
To learn about the poet's personal life
To understand the author's message and decide whether to agree or disagree (correct)

What is the author's attitude towards people who think poetry is only about love?

The author thinks they're misinformed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's view on the relationship between reading poetry and other skills?

Reading poetry is similar to other skills, like sports or music, that require practice to improve (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge of reading poetry, according to the author?

We lack practice and therefore struggle with it (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the first read in the 'three read' approach to reading poetry?

To get an overview of the poem and understand its general impression (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the second read in the 'three read' approach?

To observe and identify literary elements such as rhyme scheme and allusions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'so what' part of the 'three read' approach?

Figuring out the meaning of the poem (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the third read considered the hardest in the 'three read' approach?

Because it requires figuring out the poem's meaning and interpretation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of reading poetry according to the 'three read' approach?

To figure out the poem's meaning and come up with an interpretation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of practicing the 'three read' approach to reading poetry?

It helps in improving the reader's ability to interpret poems (B) Signup and view all the answers