1.1 - Exploring Poetic Forms: The Structural Frameworks of Expression
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What is the structure of a haiku?
💡 Hint: Count the syllables in each line.
What rhyme scheme is commonly found in limericks?
💡 Hint: Remember the pattern of the lines.
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What line count characterizes a sonnet?
💡 Hint: Recall the structure of sonnets.
True or False: Free verse poetry must rhyme.
💡 Hint: Consider the defining features of free verse.
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Compose a sonnet that illustrates a personal theme, using both a Shakespearean and a Petrarchan structure.
💡 Hint: Remember to incorporate strong imagery and emotions.
Write a free verse poem that incorporates at least three different poetic devices discussed in this chapter.
💡 Hint: Focus on how imagery and sound devices enhance your message.
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