1.1.2 - Poetic Forms: Established Structures and Their Conventions
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What is a sonnet?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of lines.
How many syllables does a traditional haiku have?
💡 Hint: Count the syllables in three lines.
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How many lines are in a sonnet?
💡 Hint: Count the lines.
True or false: Ballads always rhyme.
💡 Hint: Think about how they are memorized.
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Compose a sonnet that follows the Shakespearean rhyme scheme and includes a volta. Provide a brief explanation of your theme.
💡 Hint: Think about the shift in emotion or thought you want to convey.
Analyze a free verse poem of your choice. Discuss how the lack of structural constraints impacts its meaning and emotional delivery.
💡 Hint: Look for how the poet manipulates language and structure to evoke feelings.
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