Connection to Shakespeare

What influences did Shakespeare have on society and language? How did Shakespeare influence modern literature? Why is his work still relevant? Why do we still read Shakespeare?

In your response choose one of the above questions that you would like to research. In your response make sure to cite any sources that you may have used. Each response should be 2-3 paragraphs in length with specific details from different sources. 

Poetry Sources

Below are sources you can use to search for original editions of poetry (that is considered of literary merit). 

Bartleby-poetry, short stories and critical articles

This site has poetry readings as well as the ability to search by poets and poem title.

Search for poets and poems. All poetry on this cite is considered of literary merit!

Citing Sources

Resources for citing sources:

Easy Bibliography-good for websites

MLA examples-for books, websites & anthologies


Respond to this blog post with the a proper citation of a poem from an online source. Complete your work cites for your project as you go!

Example:

Arp, Thomas R., Greg Johnson, and Laurence Perrine."The Most Vital Thing in Life" by Theodore Roethke. (1986). Perrine's Literature. Structure, Sound and Sense. Boston, MA: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2006. Print.

Forms of Poetry

Just like there are many different genres of fiction, there are many different forms of poetry. In today's post you will be exploring three of those types and analyzing the purpose of each type.
For sources beyond your book you may follow the following links:
Free Verse Poetry
Prose Poem
Lyric Poem (Note that Ode's are examples of Lyric poems, as well.)

In your post define each type of poem. What are the main differences between each type and main similarities? Search for an example of each type of poem. Analyze the overall purpose of the poem and how the FORM aids the poet in achieving their purpose.

Challenge: Choose a form and write a poem in that style.

Apostrophe & Odes

Click on the linked resources to get a better understanding of both apostrophe and odes. Once you have read about these two types of poetry you will complete the following post:

1. Compare & contrast apostrophe to odes. Use an example from a poem to best demonstrate your point.
2. Choose an ode and a poem that demonstrates apostrophe (some examples are linked below). Analyze the author's purpose in writing an ode versus using apostrophe. Are both poetic devices just different means to the same end or do the function to achieve a different overall meaning/purpose in the poem?
3. Write your own ode. It may be an ode to whatever you choose, however, remember that you are aiming to achieve the same level of literary merit as the poetry we read. This should be AP level writing and effort.

Some suggested ode examples: Recollections of Early Childhood, Ode to a Grecian Urn
some suggested apostrophe examples: Wild, Wild Nights, Death, be not Proud
You may also find many more examples by searching Poetryfoundation,org or poets.org

Poetry Forum

Create your own post with poetry that you would like to share with the class. It can be poetry you wrote or poetry you like. Feel free to comment on each other's poetry, however provide only constructive and positive feedback in response to any art posted on this page. Any comment that is not AP level or constructive will be removed from the blog.

"Those Winter Sundays" Imagery

In this post you will be responding to the poem "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden (poem can be found HERE or on page 741 in your book.
1. Do some research about the author Robert Hayden. How might his background and upbringing impact his poetry? What connection can you make to this poem specifically?
2. This poem uses two NEW literary devices, sensory imagery and synesthesia. Give an example of each device directly from the text and explain how it is used in the poem.
3. Identify a vivid image. What does it make you imagine? Can you make a personal connection to the image or the poem overall?
4. What role does diction play in this poem? (*Think about the connotation and denotation of "hot" and "cold")

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