ENG1501 - Foundations In English Literary Studies (ENG1501)
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ENG1501: Assignment 1 (POETRY) 16th April 2024. Semester 1 2024. Section A: Reflective essay: Poetry (Unit 2) . Preview: Poetry is a powerful way to express feelings and thoughts that are hard to put into words. It goes beyond regular storytelling to explore deep emotions and ideas. I love poetry...
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Poetry is a powerful way to express feelings
and thoughts that are hard to put into words. It
goes beyond regular storytelling to explore
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deep emotions and ideas. I love poetry
because it can capture complicated parts of life
in just a few lines, creating a strong connection
between the reader and the broader
experiences of life…………
,ENG1501: ASSIGNMENT 1: POETRY | SEMESTER 1 2024
Section A: Reflective essay: Poetry (Unit 2)
Preview:
Poetry is a powerful way to express feelings and thoughts that are hard to put into
words. It goes beyond regular storytelling to explore deep emotions and ideas. I love
poetry because it can capture complicated parts of life in just a few lines, creating a
strong connection between the reader and the broader experiences of life…………
Questions Covered:
Section A: Reflective essay: Poetry (Unit 2) ............................................................... 3
1. What does poetry mean to you? Do you like poetry? Do you think poems matter
in society? Do you have a favourite poem? If so, please share it with us! .............. 3
2. Which section(s) in this unit did you find particularly enjoyable or interesting, or
gave you more insight into poetry? Please be as specific as possible (quote from
the section and provide page references). .............................................................. 3
3. Which section(s) in this unit did you find the least enjoyable or difficult to
understand? ............................................................................................................ 3
Reflective Essay on the Significance of Poetry ....................................................... 3
Section A .................................................................................................................... 5
1. Refer to lines one to three. ..................................................................................... 5
1.1 In the first line of the poem, the poet’s diction illustrates the setting in which the
speaker finds herself. Based on the speaker’s description, write one sentence in
which you describe the setting of this scene and one sentence in which you quote
any two words or phrases to support your answer. ................................................ 5
1.2 In these lines, the speaker makes use of a figure of speech to create a
humorous effect. Write three or four sentences in which you name the figure of
speech, quote any two examples and explain why the effect is humorous. ............ 5
2. Refer to lines one to seven. .................................................................................... 6
2.1 A change occurs in lines four to seven. Write one sentence in which you
identify the change and one sentence in which you explain how the speaker
conveys this change, quoting any one word from the first three lines that
substantiates your answer. ..................................................................................... 6
2.2 Identify the tone in lines four to seven and quote any two words or phrases that
support your answer. Next, write a sentence in which you explain what this tone
tells the reader about the speaker’s relationship with her book. ............................. 6
2.3 The poet makes use of several sound devices in lines four to seven to convey
the tone. Name one sound device that is used, quote any two words that illustrate
the sound device and underline the sound that is repeated.................................... 6
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, 2.4 In lines four to seven, the poet makes use of punctuation to change the rhythm
of the poem. Identify the punctuation mark used to create this change, explain the
change in rhythm and then comment on the effect of this change. ......................... 7
3. Refer to lines eight to eleven. ................................................................................. 7
3.1 In lines eight and nine, the poet makes use of imagery to illustrate the
speaker’s relationship with her book. Identify the imagery, quote two words or
phrases that substantiate your answer and comment on what this tells you about
how the speaker views her book. ........................................................................... 7
4. Refer to the poem as a whole. ............................................................................... 8
4.1 What do you think is the theme of the poem? Give a reason for your answer. . 8
Question ..................................................................................................................... 8
Write a paragraph in which you discuss the following:............................................ 8
What did you think of this poem? Did it resonate with you in any way? .................. 8
What difference do you think reading a poem out loud makes in how you
understand the poem? ............................................................................................ 8
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