Unit 3 Module 3

POETRY

Writing prompt and assessment for this module:

Choose a poem and write an essay in which you analyze the poems' literary elements (parts of the poem and figures of speech) and use this analysis to interpret the meaning of the poem. In other words, what is the poem saying and what literary elements does the author use to demonstrate this message?

Where can you find...

Poetry???

Metaphor

Simile

Rhyme

Poetry canbe found inmusic...

Poetry can be found in nature...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiyIcz7wUH0

Poetry is used in commercials...

Poetry is used in movies...

Apple commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCjnCHvpLiM&feature=player_embedded

Skyfall...James Bond

Poetry can be

found

everywhere :)

Task 1: Day 1EQ: 1. How can I identify alliteration in my reading?2. How can alliteration, rhyme, and repetition impact the meaing of text?

Pull up video from R drive"Poetic Devices in Song"

2. Rhyme:

Having the same sound at the end of two or more words such as pine / fine, nickel / pickle, and ability / fragility.

3. Repetition:

Using the same word, phrase, line, or stanza two or more times in a poem.Ex...Baby, baby, baby...Oh..my baby..baby..baby...Oh!

4. Metaphor: The comparison of two unlike things without using like or as. Metaphors often state that "something" is ________.Ex. "Nature wores its winter robe." "The cat is a rag doll..."

5. Simile: The comparison of two unlike things using like, as or than.Ex. Life is like a box of chocolates...

6. Personification:

Giving human characteristics to non-human things, such as animals, inanimate objects, or ideas. For example, “The sun smiled down on the beach.”

7. Onomatopoeia:

A word whose sound is similar to the thing or action it refers to, such as “buzz” or “hiss.”

8. Idiom:

9. Hyperbole Pronounced “hi-PER-buh-lee.” A extreme and obvious exaggeration, not meant to be believed or taken literally. For example, “he has million-dollar hair” or “this test is taking forever.”

an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent elements, as kick the bucket or hang one's head ...

Poetic devices on the R drive

Now we will watch a Prezi. Focus on alliteration, repetition and rhyme.

You will take notes as we move through the Prezi.

Link to Prezi

Ticket out the door...

Answer the following questions.

1. How does Lamont Carey use repetition in his poem to explain his problem? (50%)

2. Why do you believe Lamont Carey slows his speech in the last few lines of his poem? Give a detailed answer and reasons.(50%)

Hand this in before leaving class.

Task 2

EQ: How can I analyze poetry based upon the author's use of figurative language?

HOOK: "Love is ..."

Many metaphors have been based upon this beginning statement. For example...

*"Love is a two-way street." Unknown* "Love is a fruit in season at all times..." Mother Teresa*"Love is a battlefield..." Pat Benetar