Instructions

Select a poem not studied in this unit. You can find a poem in the library or on the Internet according to your teacher's instructions. You will be asked to answer the following questions in the space below:

OBJECTIVES

Write a basic analysis of a short poem.
Copy and paste your chosen poem into the box below. Be sure to include the title and author. Document the source of the poem according to MLA format (click here to view the MLA Style Guide).

Answer the following questions in at least 250 words about your chosen poem.

What is the base meter (i. e., iambic pentameter) of the poem?
If the poem rhymes, what is the rhyme scheme (i. e., abba cddc efef gg) of the poem?
Describe what you think the poem is about in one or two paragraphs.
Describe what the poem means to you in one or two paragraphs.

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.

In 3 sentences explain how ambrose bierce's use of foreshadowing or flashback influences "an occurence at owl creek bridge "

In a 10-12 sentence response-style paragraph, explore the degree to which you agree or disagree with faulkner’s message. “i believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. he is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. the poet's, the writer's, duty is to write about these things. it is his privilege to man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past. the poet's voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to him endure and prevail” (faulkner 773-775).