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Literature - First Flight (Poetry)

The chapter delves into the intricate art of poetry, showcasing various poems that express profound themes through stylistic elements. Each poem offers unique insights into human emotions and the natural world, highlighting the significance of poetic devices in conveying deeper meanings. The exploration emphasizes the importance of appreciating both the structure and the thematic content of poetry, providing a framework for analyzing and understanding poetic works.

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  • 6

    Module 6: Literature - First Flight (Poetry)

    This module explores various poems from the 'First Flight' textbook, emphasizing their structural elements, literary devices, themes, and messages.

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  • 6.1

    Dust Of Snow - Robert Frost

    The poem 'Dust of Snow' by Robert Frost captures a moment of transformation where a simple incident with nature uplifts the speaker's mood.

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  • 6.2

    Fire And Ice - Robert Frost

    This section analyzes Robert Frost's poem 'Fire and Ice', exploring themes of human emotion as destructive forces and the potential end of the world.

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  • 6.3

    A Tiger In The Zoo - Leslie Norris

    The poem emphasizes the contrast between a tiger's natural freedom and its confinement in a zoo, highlighting themes of captivity and animal rights.

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  • 6.4

    How To Tell Wild Animals - Carolyn Wells

    This section discusses Carolyn Wells' humorous poem that playfully illustrates ways to identify different wild animals through exaggerated traits and characteristics.

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  • 6.5

    The Ball Poem - John Berryman

    This section analyzes John Berryman's poem 'The Ball Poem', highlighting themes of loss and growth, with a focus on how the boy's experience symbolizes responsibility.

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  • 6.6

    Amanda! - Robin Klein

    The poem 'Amanda!' by Robin Klein highlights the struggle of a child named Amanda against the constraints of adult expectation and her yearning for freedom and individuality.

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  • 6.7

    Animals - Walt Whitman

    Walt Whitman's poem 'Animals' expresses admiration for the natural simplicity of animals, contrasting it with the complexities and corruptions of human life.

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  • 6.8

    The Trees - Adrienne Rich

    This section analyzes Adrienne Rich's poem 'The Trees', highlighting its themes of freedom and the struggle for self-expression.

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  • 6.9

    Fog - Carl Sandburg

    Carl Sandburg's poem 'Fog' presents a metaphorical comparison between fog and a cat, capturing the elusive and transient nature of the natural phenomenon.

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  • 6.10

    The Tale Of Custard The Dragon - Ogden Nash

    Ogden Nash's poem humorously presents a timid dragon, emphasizing that true bravery often lies within unexpected characters.

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  • 6.11

    For Anne Gregory - William Butler Yeats

    This poem explores the distinction between superficial beauty and true, spiritual love through a dialogue between a speaker and Anne Gregory.

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  • 6.12

    Poetic Appreciation And Extract-Based Questions: A General Approach

    This section provides guidance on how to appreciate poetry and effectively respond to extract-based questions, focusing on themes, mood, imagery, poetic devices, and structure.

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What we have learnt

  • Poetry employs rhythm, rhym...
  • Various poetic devices enha...
  • Themes such as freedom, cap...

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