Introduction to Poetry: Structure
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- In this lesson, we will introduce poetic structure and explore how structure is used to create meaning in poetry.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is the correct definition of imagery?
Imagery is a form of poetry
Imagery is the name for the verses in a poem.
Imagery is when you described one thing as being like another using like or as.
Q2.
Which of these is true about imagery?
It is used by writers to confuse their readers.
It is used by writers who don't want to express big ideas and emotions.
Q3.
Which of these is a type of imagery?
Fact
Statistic
Q4.
Identify the metaphor from the quotations below
'As fair art thou, my bonny lass'.
'My love’s like the melody'
'Oh my love’s like a red, red rose,'.
Q5.
Identify the simile from the quotations below
'As fair art thou, my bonny lass'.
'I can love thee still, my dear, / Till a’ the seas gang dry'.
'I will come again, my love / Though ‘twere ten thousand mile'.
Q6.
Which of these sentences best summarises the emotions expressed in the poem 'A Red, Red Rose'.
The poem is about the difficulties people face when in love.
This poem is about how how lonely and sad being in love can be.
This poem is about how much the poet likes roses.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these tells us what structure means in poetry?
Structure is to do with the words used in a poem.
Structure refers to the figurative language used in a poem.
Structure refers to the title of a poem.
Q2.
Which of these is NOT something we would look at when thinking about how a poem is structured?
How the stanzas in the poem are organised.
The end of the poem.
The opening of the poem.
Q3.
Which of these is another word for the turning point in a poem?
Imagery
Metaphor
Stanza
Q4.
What might a poet do to build on a key idea or theme in their poetry?
Use long and short stanzas.
Q5.
What might a poet do to reflect ideas to do with time or pace in their poetry?
Repeat important lines.