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Lyrics

Lyrics. Lyrics. Brief poems in which the speakers share personal thoughts and feelings on a subject. In Greek, the word lyric referred to a type of poetry that expressed the feelings of a single singer accompanied by a lyre, a small harp-like instrument. Lyrics. Lyrics include:

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Lyrics

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  1. Lyrics

  2. Lyrics • Brief poems in which the speakers share personal thoughts and feelings on a subject. • In Greek, the word lyric referred to a type of poetry that expressed the feelings of a single singer accompanied by a lyre, a small harp-like instrument

  3. Lyrics • Lyrics include: • A sense of rhythm and melody • Imaginative word choice or diction • The creation of a single, unified impression • Read lyrics aloud to experience the sounds of the language

  4. Lyrics • “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke (p.750) • “Grape Sherbet” by Rita Dove (p. 753)

  5. Lyrics • Look for words with negative and positive connotation. • Look for any rhythm and rhyme scheme • Look for any other literary devices you have studied • Now that you have read both, compare the poems. What do both poems convey about the importance of family and family memories.

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