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Poetry Introduction

Poetry Introduction. English 8. Subject Matter, or Content. What does the poem tell us about? What story is told, or what ideas are presented?. Theme. Tells us something about the way the world works, or human beings behave—an observation, not a statement of how things should be.

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Poetry Introduction

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  1. Poetry Introduction English 8

  2. Subject Matter, or Content • What does the poem tell us about? • What story is told, or what ideas are presented?

  3. Theme • Tells us something about the way the world works, or human beings behave—an observation, not a statement of how things should be. • What is the main idea? • Is there more than one main idea?

  4. Form • What form does the poem take? • Closed or open form?

  5. Time Period • Early/Middle English • Medieval • Romantic • Victorian • Modern • Post-Modern

  6. Style • Is there a definite rhyme scheme? • What is the rhythmic structure? • How does the poet use imagery, figurative language and techniques of sound? • Imagery—words and phrases that produce a picture in the reader’s mind. • Figures of speech—similes, metaphors, etc. • Techniques of Sound—alliteration, assonance, repetition, onomatopoeia, etc.

  7. Mood • What thoughts and feelings does the poem bring up in your mind?

  8. Literary Device Exercises • Complete the exercises for each activity on the following slides. • Read the directions carefully for each activity.

  9. Simile/Metaphor • Write five sentences containing similes comparing unlike objects. Use the motifs below to generate ideas. • Write five sentences containing metaphors comparing unlike objects, using the motifs below to help generate ideas. • Motifs • Nature • The city • Loud noises • School • Friends and family

  10. Personification • Write five sentences personifying inanimate objects and animals. Think of the qualities you want to describe in each object or animal. The human qualities you give to personify them should bring out those qualities.

  11. Figurative Language • For each of the following events and actions, write two sentences; one describing the action using figurative language, the other using literal language. • A game-winning goal scored in overtime. • An airplane taking off. • A tornado. • A man slipping and falling in mud. • A student making a noise while doing homework.

  12. Hyperbole • Describe the following ordinary actions and events in an exaggerated way. The exaggeration should emphasize the most important—or defining—quality of each action and event. • Drinking a glass of cold water. • Running away from an angry dog. • Doing homework. • Writing a test. • Riding a bicycle.

  13. Imagery • Describe the following objects and locations with as much visual imagery as possible. Use adjectives and descriptions that appeal to the sense of sight. Write at least two or three sentences to describe each. • A sports car. • A beach. • This classroom (306).

  14. Alliteration • Write five separate lines of poetry on any appropriate topic that contain alliteration.

  15. Onomatopoeia • Write five sentences that each contain examples of onomatopoeia.

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