PPT-Poetic Devices Poetic devices

Alliteration the repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together Ex But the sea the sea in darkness calls Allusion a reference to someone or something that is known from history literature religion politics sports science or some other branch of culture . Say. , Father Thames! ––for thou hast . seen. Full . many a sprightly race,. . Disporting . on thy margent green. ,. The . paths of pleasure . trace. ;. . Who . foremost now delight to . cleave. The Science of Literature. What is Formalism?. Also referred to as “New Criticism”. Relies solely on the text for analysis (no author biography, no cultural background). Breaks down literary/poetic devices. A short piece of imaginative writing, of a personal nature and laid out in lines. Dialect- a version of language spoken by people in a particular place, time, or social group. . Ex: . ya’ll. , . yun’z. Mr. Storey, 2011. Poetic Devices: What are they? Why are they so special?. Poetic devices fit into the category of figurative language. . They can DEFINITELY be used in more than JUST poetry.. Click on the penguin to take a peek at a video clip on your first two poetic devices. Once you finishing watching the clip, close the media player to continue the PowerPoint.. Figures . of . speech/ . Figurative . language:. A . form of language use in which writers and speakers convey something other than the literal meaning of their words. Personification:. Giving . human attributes to an animal, object or idea. Looking at Innovation Through Poetry. What Is Poetic Analysis?. Poetic analysis . is a detailed discussion of how the language of a poem contributes to its meaning. . To . analyze a poem, you will need to correctly identify the poetic devices in the poem as well as give a very detailed close reading of the poem. . You’ll understand better through nursery rhymes.. Mother Goose wrote them long ago,. Now through this lesson you’ll be in the know.. Poetic Devices. Through Nursery Rhymes. Mrs. McManus’ English 7. Junior Cert Poetry . Poetic terms/Techniques . Speaker/ person. : the voice in the poem. This is usually but not always the voice of the poet. . Title:. name of the poem . Tone/Mood. : how the poet feels about what she/he is writing (joyful, angry, bitter, self-pity etc.). What is Formalism?. Also referred to as “New Criticism”. Relies solely on the text for analysis (no author biography, no cultural background). Breaks down literary/poetic devices. How they’re used. Modern Usage. History Refresher. Helpful Information. While Hamilton was married to Elizabeth Schuyler, he engaged in an affair with Maria Reynolds who played to Hamilton’s sympathy for orphaned children by telling him her husband had left her and her daughter to fend for themselves. It turned out to be a plot of extortion designed to gather extensive amounts of money from Hamilton. The affair (and extortion) was later revealed and although Hamilton admitted his misdoings, it was a large detriment to his political career.. Beowulf. According to the editors of NA, it may have been composed (orally) in the first half of the eighth century, circa 750 AD.. We don’t know the author.. Evidence in the poem indicates that different dialects work their way into the poem, suggesting that it was passed along, over time, from place to place, before being put into writing.. : . WRITE YOUR FIRST NAME OR INITIALS AT THE TOP OF THE POST NOTE ON YOUR DESK. . BROWSE THROUGH THE BROWN POETRY ANTHOLOGY ON YOUR DESK UNTIL I ASK YOU TO STOP. . IF THERE IS A 3X5 CARD IN THE ANTHOLOGY LISTING POEMS FROM LAST YEAR, CHECK THOSE OUT POEMS OUT FIRST. TODAY WE WILL…. . IMPROVE YOUR OVERALL . . WRITING ABILITY THROUGH. . POETIC LANGUAGE. . QUICK REVIEW FROM FRIDAY….. Using your notes, TURN TO THE PERSON NEXT TO YOU AND EXPLAIN . IMAGERY. AND THE . cyborg. -economy. Dr. Sebastian Berger, Senior Lecturer, University of the West of England. Overview. What is the relationship between poetry and economics?. “They are opposed!” . But are they really strange bed-fellows?.