Post 2/17

You have two poetry-related posts for this week.  You should spend about 15 focused minutes on the actual writing of each (as always).  If you spend time preparing to write these posts (for instance, annotating song lyrics), you can count it toward your 120 minutes.  Also, remember you need a book to read.  If you've been reading something random from my shelf in class, you are going to need a book to get to 120 minutes.  Go to the library or do what you need to do.

In this phrase, in "Umbrella" by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z, "Let it rain, I hydroplane in the bank

Coming down with the Dow Jones

When the clouds come we gone, we Rocafella

We fly higher than weather

In anticipation, for precipitation," is an example of assonance.

In this part of the song, "You have my heart

And we'll never be worlds apart

Maybe in magazines

But you'll still be my star

Baby 'cause in the dark

You can't see shiny cars

And that's when you need me there

With you I'll always share," euphony, cacophony, and assonance are displayed. In this song umbrella is a symbol of shelter and protection. The purpose of this song is to tell a spouse or loved one that when bad things happen Rihanna will always be there for that special person. In addition, she is trying to convey that everything will be ok because she will be there for that person, but when good things happen they can have fun together and embrace the good times. The word: "umbrella" in this song is an example of an anaphora. 

The tone in this song is disapproval of this person's actions but she also assures this person that she will always be there for them no matter what mistakes they make. Rihanna's diction sounds like she is trying to be informative and convince this person of her feelings for them. The speaker is a girlfriend or a wife. The purpose of this song is for a spouse or loved one.

Post 2: Write a Poem

Write a poem!  In no less than 15 lines, use a minimum of 3 of the techniques we've been discussing, and identify the techniques at the end.

Your poem can be about anything, but if you need ideas:

- describe an object or place that means something to you with dense imagery

- narrate a memory from childhood (you can use the free-writing we did in class)

- use figurative language to describe an emotion

- a letter to someone or something

- a list

Post your reading details - be specific.

Dear Dad,

I am coming home soon.

I love my counselor Waldo.

We went with Waldo while we were watching for wolves.

Dudes were frightened gazing through the forest.

Sally said she was scared seven times.

At night, I sleep well and fall asleep easily. 

In the morning, I wake abruptly when the bell rings loudly over the speaker

next to our cabin. I dress with no stress.

I feel very blessed. Summer is coming to an end,

hopefully I will return to camp again.

I assume home is calm and peaceful.

Is the weatherman still deceitful?

It is warm here and sunny everyday,

wondering if you are having a great day.

Love forever and always,

Hayes

I used sibilance, euphony, cacophony, consonance, assonance, and enjambment.