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Unit 3: Poetry

Overview

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Have you every thought about why poems look different from other kids of writing?

Poems tend to mirror the way we think and speak, as opposed to the way we write.

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That means:
–        Poetry does not employ traditional sentences and paragraphs.
–        Poetry doesn’t need:
        •         Complete sentences
        •         Standard punctuation
        •         Topic sentences
        •         Supporting Details

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Prose


–        Paragraphs

–        Full sentences

–        Traditional grammar

–        Novels, Biographies, Non-Fiction, Articles, Short Stories, Emails

Poetry


–        Stanzas

–        Lines

–        Grammar for emphasis

–        Poems, concrete poetry, haikus, sonnets, narrative poetry.
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Poetry captures images and impressions of life and experience through the use of well-chosen words and phrases.

But this does not meant that poetry is random writing without its own features and rules.

Whether poems are written to:

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Praise beauty:
To express love
To Share a happy or tragic moment:
To protest injustice
Or to tell a story
All poems have some elements in common.

No matter what inspires a poet to write, at least on or tow of these elements or characteristics, are present in any poem.

Among the most common characteristics of poetry are those associated with the broad classifications of:

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•         Tone
•         Imagery
•         Figurative Language
•         Sound
These are the first four groups of the unit.

1. Tone

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     Recognizing the tone of the speaker can be a clue to the meaning of the poem.

Imagery

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Becoming aware of the special language of poetry will enable you to understand how  the poet’s imagery appeals to your senses of sight, smell, taste touch, and hearing.

Figurative Language

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Poets use metaphorical or symbolic meaning in order to compare and contrast thoughts and objects in unique ways in order to share their vision with you. 

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4. Sound

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  Poets craft sound and movement carefully:

–        They use repetition and melodic combinations of vowels and consonants to create desired effects.

–        The sounds work with the rhythms that move the poem along, helping  you hear and feel it.

5. The Narrative Poem

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The narrative poem can tell a story in much the same way as prose but still can deep its unique elements.

When you read a poem:

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look first for what is “going on.”

•         Watch for the ways thoughts are presented

•         Follow punctuation and other clues

•         Stanza breaks or divisions can signal thoughts and add rhythm.

Stanza breaks or divisions can signal thoughts and add rhythm.

Reading a poem out loud can be a help to understanding.

Finally, don’t  overlook a poem's title.

•         It is often a clue to either the subject which can have endless variety.

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