Write about the seashore or other body of water. What objects do you find there? Did you swim? Does it bring thoughts or memories to mind? Write about your day at the beach. Did you see any creatures or special landmarks? After you have written your poem/paragraph or short-short story, please feel free toContinue reading “Writing Exercise 3”
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Poetry Is…12
The images in poetry hold what we know, think, and remember using the five senses of sight, auditory, touch, smell, and taste. Poetry describes experience we perceive and remember from a personal reference. The words used in poetry use the reader’s emotional involvement in a literal way to replicate in words the object or experienceContinue reading “Poetry Is…12”
The Tan Man’s Van
I understand The tan man, Named Dan, Had to see a fan In Afghanistan. So the plan was That Dan and his band, Fran, Stan, and Anne, Would Drive their Getaway Van To a bandstand Beside a green garbage can In the land of sand.
Writing Exercise 2
Writing Exercise 2 Write about your favorite kind of weather. Where was it? Did you run for cover or did you relish in it? What effect did it have on the environment? What kinds of emotions do you associate with it? After you have written your poem/paragraph or short-short story, please feel free toContinue reading “Writing Exercise 2”
Poetry Is…11
Words are the building blocks of poetry. The roots of modern English words are taken from a Germanic and Latin background. A poem is made of interesting words, whose texture and sounds are pleasurable to listen to. The noise patterns of these sounds are made up of consonants and vowels, which can be: softContinue reading “Poetry Is…11”
The Knight’s Fight
The sun’s light Was very bright When the fight Began between the White Knight And the kite. The height of the kite’s flight Put the knight in a plight. The kite’s rope did bite tight When the Knight Pulled with all his might Rite into the night. It was a right frightful sight! The archetypalContinue reading “The Knight’s Fight”
Writing Exercise 1
Write about your favorite drink. Why is it your favorite? Describe it: Hot or cold. Sweet or savory. Does it conjure any memories? Where would you drink it? Who would you drink it with? What color is it? After you have written your poem/paragraph or short-short story, please feel free to share it with me,Continue reading “Writing Exercise 1”
Poetry Is…10
Poets are famous for writing beautiful, sweet-sounding verse. Poetry can have allusions, which are references to something outside the poem, such as a person, place, story or historical event. When sounds sound good together, it is called euphory. Rough, or harsh sounding words together, is called dissonance. Watch for internal rhyme as well asContinue reading “Poetry Is…10”
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