Poetry features and activity 20072023.pptx

poetry

1. 19 JULY 2023

2. An introduction to William Shakespeare

3. Structure or form Form is the physical structure of the poem: the length of the lines, their rhythms and their system of rhymes. In poems, lines are often grouped together into what are called stanzas. Stanzas are used to organize ideas.

4. Imagery Imagery is the name given to the elements in a poem that spark off the senses. Despite "image" being a synonym for "picture", images need not be only visual; any of the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) can respond to what a poet writes.

5. Mood Mood is the feeling created by the poet for the reader.

6. Tone Tone is the attitude displayed by the author toward the subject of the poem. For example, the tone might be serious, humorous, amused, angry, playful, cheerful, sad, gloomy, or matter of fact. When reading a poem, try to pinpoint how the voice of the poet sounds.

7. Theme This is the underlying meaning or message conveyed by the poet.

8. Figurative language/Figures of speech Figurative language is any figure of speech which depends on a non-literal meaning of some or all of the words used. There are many types such as simile, metaphor, personification and pun, to name just a few.

9. Word Meaning CONNOTATION Connotation refers to the personal and cultural meanings in addition to their primary, literal meaning of a word. Connotation can be classified as positive or negative connotation. It can change according to cultural and personal experiences . DENOTATION Denotation refers to the primary, literal meaning of the dictionary meaning of a word. Denotation is not classified. Denotation remains the same regardless of the cultural and personal experiences .

10. Let’s discuss… We are going to study a poem about “ quitting .” Think about the following: Does the word “quitting” have a positive or negative connotation ? What are some of the things that people quit and why ? What are some of the qualities needed in order not to quit? WATCH A SHORT VIDEO CLIP OF A LIVE READING OF THE POEM BY FOLLOWING THE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH2N679wwz0

11. Activity 1 1) The word “quitting” is an informal word. Replace it with a more formal word or words. 2) You will notice that every two successive lines rhyme and complete one thought. What is this type of rhyme called? (2 words) 3) Mention a habit that you like, which might be difficult to quit and explain why. 4) Find synonyms for: 4.1) ‘grit’ in line 1. 4.2) ‘prate’ in line 14. 5) The poet uses the pronoun “you” in every stanza. What effect does this have on the reader? 6) Refer to stanza 2. In line 12, the poet refers to “those rigid orders” Find the line in the stanza to which this is connected and explain the connection. 7) Refer to line 25 and identify and explain the two figures of speech. 8) Refer to lines 17 and 18: “But the sort of grit…. when you’re all alone” Discuss the point that is being made. 9) Refer to the final stanza. 9.1 Explain what the poet sees as “the toughest challenge you will find” (line 27). 9.2 In line 28, the poet refers to “body” and “mind” What do you think ‘body’ and ‘mind’ represent in the context of the poem? 10) Imagine that you have decided to “quit” a habit that you like. Think of three techniques or ways to do this.

12. Activity 1 Answers 1) Give up or relinquish 2) Rhyming couplets 3) Excessive cellphone usage / unhealthy eating/ binge TV watching / smoking; etc. 4.1) Courage or resolve or determination 4.2) Chatter or blabber or talk 5) The use of ‘you’ involves or includes the reader. He/she is being addressed. 6) “Those rigid orders” refers to the commands to oneself mentioned in line 9. The poet asks whether you have ever commanded yourself to stop / give up something and if so, whether those orders to yourself were obeyed. 7) “bully sport” and “open fight” are metaphors. Giving up something you like is compared to or seen as a bullying process and as being involved in a fight or battle. 8) In lines 17 and 18, the poet points out that the strongest form of courage is giving up something all on your own. (when you are alone – without help from others) 9.1) The poet sees the toughest challenge as getting your body to apply or follow what you decided to give up. (your mind or thoughts) 9.2) Body represents your physical being, mind represents your mental aspects or thoughts. 10) Techniques to give up something:  Set a goal and action plan  Track your progress and reward yourself once small steps are achieved  Remind yourself of the benefits (others also acceptable)