Unit 1:  Theory

LESSON 1:  POETRY 

ASSIGNMENT 

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Be sure to include enough detail to answer all parts of the questions, and to support your answers. 

1. Explain the "untold" story of the poem.
    a) Why is Flick working in a garage if he was so good at playing basketball?
    b) How does Flick fit into his present job?
    c) does Flick live in the present? Explain.

2. What is the theme of this poem? Remember to state theme as a "general truth about life."

3. Quote one example of each of the following from the poem and explain how the example fits the definition of the term: 
    simile - 
    metaphor - 
    personification - 
    imagery - 
    symbol - 
    alliteration -

 


CONCLUSION 

You have reviewed various concepts and terms relating to poetry and have been introduced to new ones. Store this information in a binder for quick reference as you work through this course.