Poetry Introduction

What is Poetry?

• A type of literature that uses language in a concentrated way (Rhyming, meter, figurative language

• A type of literary device

• The title of a book

• A type of literature that is usually scientific (data, research, studies

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What is the purpose of poetry?

• Self-Expression

• Therapeutic help

• Entertainment

• Scientific research

• All of the Above

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Among the earliest forms of poetry, preserved by generations of oral transmission before being written down, are known as “--------”: long narrative poems that typically revolve around the deeds of heroes, gods, and other legendary figures.

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What were the most famous historical epics written by the Greek poet Homer?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Raven

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Early poetry was used not only to memorialize warriors and their exploits, but could also serve as a way ________ the soldiers as well

• Inspire and motivate

• Relax

• Entertain

• Simply talk to

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Marching songs have been employed to galvanize warriors across many cultures, rousing _______ and _______, whilst also serving as a tool for synchronizing an army’s steps.

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For many centuries, poetry has also existed as a form of ________ capable of bearing hidden political messages within seemingly innocent verses

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Nursery Rhymes were a form of poetry and social protest with hidden messages that had?

• rhythmic patterns, repetition, and rhyme,

• Important data about the times

• Funny messages that were unimportant

• Difficult words and lyrics making them hard to remember

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The voice or persona speaking in the poem (not always the poet).

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The poet's attitude or mood toward the subject or audience.

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