Assemble a poetry portfolio. Compose and collect poems you feel relate to one of the themes in the novel, and present them in an attractive book. You need at least 5 poems (only 3 may be original; the others must be by professional writers. Avoid websites that publish amateur work—like poemhunter. com. In your artistic statement, you will connect EACH poem to the themes/ideas in the novel. (Refer to specific lines in the poem and to specific characters, themes, and scenes from the book. Quoting the novel is also a great idea.) Remember, good poetry does not always rhyme, but it uses vivid verbs, descriptive language, and reflects the experience and emotions of the characters. The Night by Elie Wissel