As ENGL 190 Winds Down....

Keeping a journal is a wonderful way to study for the final that will be on Dec. 14.

Although the study guide contains links to all the poems we discussed in class, here are links to the poems that we focused on on Nov. 30.

Poe's "The Raven" -- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/48860

To watch Michael Oliver's film, go to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKfkx7nKdjk&t=1s

Here is another performance of "The Raven": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6-wO94-6I

Paul Laurence Dunbar's "We Wear the Mask" -- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/44203

The two performances we saw are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDwgnWE6jW8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0qy90YT_II

Li Young Lee's "Eating Alone" -- https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/eating-alone

For Wednesday, Dec. 7. please read ch. 17 on poetic form.

Here are some questions that will help you with the exam and the last paper.

Now that we have looked at a number of poems, how would you define poetry?

Which poems are most poetic to you?  Why?

Which poems are least poetic to you?  Why?

Which elements of poetry are most important to you?  Why?

Which poetry do you prefer: formal poetry or free verse?  Why?

Which poetry do you prefer: older poetry or newer poetry?  Why?

Which themes have we seen so far this semester?  Choose one of these themes, and find two poems that fit.  Why did you choose these poems?

How does figurative language make poetry poetic?  How does it affect you as a reader?

Discuss the role of rhythm in these poems:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LESxHTR2Rpk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctQ4E9AZCX4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h06A2kev1ek

Respond to Rufus Wainwright's transformation of Shakespeare's sonnets into music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctQ4E9AZCX4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6FFtq5CEoM