Overview
This lecture covers writing short poems by applying creative elements, various literary devices, and innovative techniques, with a focus on uncommon figures of speech.
Elements of Poetry Review
- Poetry uses language to express feelings and emotions through specific elements and devices.
- Key sound elements include rhyme, rhyme scheme (e.g., AABB, ABAB), alliteration, consonance, and assonance.
- Directly written poems are simpler; detailed, colorful poems use vivid imagery and more devices.
Comparing Poems and Images
- Lively, colorful images/poems often have more detail and use figurative language.
- Simple images/poems are more straightforward and lack vivid description.
Figures of Speech (Uncommon)
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration for dramatic effect (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse").
- Irony: Statement with opposite meaning of what's said (e.g., "You will surely finish with highest honors" to failing students).
- Antithesis: Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in a balanced manner (e.g., "Many are called but few are chosen").
- Anaphora: Repetition of a word or phrase at beginnings (e.g., "I'm awake. I'm strong. I'm ready.").
- Apostrophe: Direct address to an absent person or non-human entity (e.g., "Death, be not proud").
- Euphemism: Mild substitution for harsh expressions (e.g., "lay off" instead of "fire").
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate natural sounds (e.g., "buzzing," "splish splash").
- Oxymoron: Contradictory terms combined (e.g., "original copies," "alone together").
Practice and Application
- Identifying the correct figure of speech is essential for enhancing poem quality.
- Practice activities focused on recognizing hyperbole, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, and anaphora.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Hyperbole — Exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
- Irony — Expresses the opposite of literal meaning.
- Antithesis — Contrasting ideas in balanced phrases.
- Anaphora — Repetition at the start of sentences or lines.
- Apostrophe — Direct address to someone absent or non-human.
- Euphemism — Mild expression replacing harsh ones.
- Onomatopoeia — Words that mimic sounds.
- Oxymoron — Combined contradictory terms.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Write a four-line poem using figurative language; post with a picture and hashtag #itslikecreativewriting.
- Participate in next week's session for a chance to be featured.
- Message the instructor for clarifications or questions.