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Poetry defined A kind of rhythmic, compressed language that uses figures of speech and imagery designed to appeal to our emotions and imagination Narrative a story told in verse form; an epic is a narrative poem Lyric A fourteen-line lyric poem, usually written in iambic pentameter, having one of several rhyme schemes Sonnet A fourteen-line…

child speaker first person POV dinner table or kitchen setting symbolism mother eating the head of the fish taste and smell images of solemn, nostalgic tone

What has the knight been doing for a long time? Looking for a legendary place called Elderado. Explain the difference in his attitude b/w stanza 1 and stanza 2. 1: Optomistic, happy, singing 2: Loss of faith; sad Explain the literary allusion of stanza 4. “The valley of the shadow” – allusion to the bible….

What are the two ravens discussing in the opening stanza? What are they going to eat? Name the people who know about the location of the slain knight. His hawk, the hound, his fair lady. What does each character do after they learn aboit tje knights death? Tha lady finds a new mate; th hound…

Ballad Long poem tells story usually folk or legend In rhyme often set with music Concrete Experiment with very materials of poem itself : words format and letter. The final product does what it say the meaning of poem demonstrated by words letters and format. Elegy Written to mourn the passing of something or someone…

Who wrote Spring Harvest of Snow Peas Maxine Hong Kingston Who wrote Eating Alone Li-Young Li What are the poems about loneliness What is Spring Harvest of Snow peas describing the memory of the readers family garden How does the reader describe the walk alone in the garden of Snow Peas She is happy because…

Actions of the hero set the fate for the group or nation Nation of Hrothgars is threatened by Grendel and a hero is needed. Hero performs courageous deeds Beowulf defeated other monsters and sets out to kill Grendels mother. Plot has supernatural beings and events, and may involve a long dangerous journey. Beowulf gets hand…

Title Keep a Poem in Your Pocket Line 1 Keep a poem in your pocket Line 2 and a picture in yo Line 3 and you’ll never feel lonely Line 4 at night when you’re in bed. Line 5 The little poem will sing to you Line 6 the little poem bring to you Line…

The speaker in “Kubla Khan” describes a — vision he has had The pleasure-dome encloses which of the following? gardens and forests What is unusual about the sacred river Alph? It goes underground The overall mood of the poem could not be described as — apathetic The dominant image used in the middle of the…

Plot centers around a Hero of Unbelievable Stature The epic hero completes what everyone only attempts. In ancient epics, the hero often is either partially divine or at least protected by a god or God Involves deeds of superhuman strength and valor (bravery) accomplishes feats (achievements) no real human could Vast Setting The action spans…