1.1.1 - The Significance of Form
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What is a haiku?
💡 Hint: Remember the syllable count!
Define enjambment.
💡 Hint: Think of how it affects reading flow!
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What is the primary purpose of poetic form?
💡 Hint: Consider why poets make specific structural choices.
True or False: All poems must adhere to a rhyme scheme.
💡 Hint: Think of poems you’ve read that break this rule.
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Choose a well-known poem that follows a specific structural form. Analyze how the form contributes to its overall effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Pick a poem you feel strongly about to make your analysis easier.
Write a poem using at least two different forms (e.g., a haiku followed by free verse). Explain how each form conveys different meanings or emotions.
💡 Hint: Consider the themes you want to convey with each form.
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