Questions tagged 'Poetry'
83 questions
Feb 09, 2025
Which characteristic makes ‘song of myself’ a free verse poem?
What characteristic defines "Song of Myself" as a free verse poem? The correct answer is: It follows no set meter or rhyme.
Match the figures of speech used in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poems to the lines that contain them.
Match the figures of speech found in the poems of Samuel Taylor Coleridge to the corresponding lines that illustrate them.
i need some funny words that start with A?
I'm looking for some funny words that start with the letter "A" for a school project. We're working on poetry, and I think incorporating some humorous words would make it more engaging. Could anyone p...
Feb 03, 2025
QUIET GIRL, by Langston Hughes?
I understand that the poem "Quiet Girl" by Langston Hughes portrays the quiet beauty of a girl, but how exactly does it convey that? Here is the poem: Quiet Girl I would liken you To a night without...
Explain the poetic techniques used in the opening lines of john donne’s sonnet x.
Could you explain the poetic techniques employed in the opening lines of John Donne’s Sonnet X? Please provide specific examples and analyze how these techniques contribute to the overall meaning and...
Any one have a copy of the poem ” Folding won tons in” By Abraham Chang?
Does anyone have a copy of the poem "Folding Wontons In" by Abraham Chang? I would appreciate it if someone could share it or point me in the right direction to find it. Thank you!
Jan 21, 2025
Which of these descriptions best defines the term ‘metaphysical conceit’?
Which of the following descriptions best defines the term "metaphysical conceit"? a. Presenting conceited views of oneself in poetry b. The use of multiple figures of speech within a single line c. Un...
how would you cite sylvia plath’s poem “daddy”?
I need assistance with citing Sylvia Plath's poem "Daddy" for my English assignment. I only know the title and the author's name, but I'm unsure about the proper citation format. Could someone guide m...
Jan 20, 2025
Which of these excerpts is most clearly an example of narrative poetry?
Which of the following excerpts is the clearest example of narrative poetry? a. “In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately pleasure dome decree…” b. “And all that’s best of dark and bright meet in her aspect...
What effect does the use of mixed spanish and english have in this excerpt from ‘freeway 280’ by lorna dee cervantes?
How does the use of mixed Spanish and English in this excerpt from "Freeway 280" by Lorna Dee Cervantes reflect the poet's inner conflicts stemming from her bicultural heritage?