Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Journal 16: Slam, Dunk, & Hook; The Spearthrower; Shoulders

Read pages 198-201.  Slam, Dunk, & Hook by Kumunyakaa; The Spearthrower by Morrison, and Shoulders by Nye.  What are some poetic devices you see in the poems? How do they add to the meaning or feeling of the poem?  Explain how you can use such poetic devices to add to your own poetry.  3 quotes minimum.

When you are referring to a particular poetic device (type of figurative language) make sure you identify which line and which story the poetic device comes from.

3/4 page.

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