3.3 Experiencing Rhythm and Rhyme in Poetry

Writers’ work most often reflects something of their personal lives. For some this is just a glimpse, and for others, their life experiences are woven heavily throughout their works. If we recall Alden Nowlan’s quote, it makes sense that if we are to write about what we feel “deepest and hardest,” we must have some experience of it to share. 

For this assignment, you will view a YouTube video that shares a very famous poem from the famous American poet, Edgar Allan Poe. Poe’s writing often had repeating themes. Lost love, death, or murder were often his topics of choice. He is considered to be a “dark” poet, and his works are famous world wide. You will experience this poem and analyze its connection to Poe’s real life, as well as to understand some of the powerful poetic techniques he incorporates into his work. Enjoy!!

Note: Famous people are usually referred to by their last names only.

What will completing this Poetry assignment help you to know, understand, and do?
Know - will know the definition of rhythm, rhyme, and poetry line reference style
Understand - will help you to understand that rhythm and rhyme affect poetic style and audience response to a poetic text, and chosen reading styles of a poem can greatly affect its impact and/or meaning
Do - you will identify and analyze the use of rhythm and rhyme within poetry

                           

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