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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Denotation & Connotation

Choose a poem. In that poem select one word that particularly interests you. Explain why you chose it and how understanding its meaning is crucial to better understanding the poem as a whole. Research the denotation and connotation of that word. What is the history of this word? How did the connotations of the word develop over time? Are the multiple denotations and connotations? If so explain them. Why is it important that you understand the connotation and denotations of words?

Cite your poem and the primary source you used to research your word. 

Make sure to include an AP heading on your post to receive credit.