Ravi Shankar "Carousel"

The video discusses the advice of Lucie Brock Broido on poem titles, emphasizing that titles should serve as a subtle entry into the poem rather than a direct headline. The speaker shares their experience of writing a poem with an invented rhyme scheme and later titling it 'Carousel', which has an indirect connection to the poem's content. The video concludes with a recitation of the poem, exploring themes of conflict, renewal, and childhood joy.

What was Lucie Brock Broido's unique perspective on poem titles?

• They should always include the main theme of the poem.

• They should be the most eye-catching part of the poem.

• They should be a side door or secret passageway into the poem.

• They should be a direct summary of the poem.

What is notable about the rhyme scheme in the speaker's poem?

• It mimics the style of another famous poet.

• It does not use any rhyme at all.

• It is completely invented by the speaker.

• It follows a traditional pattern.

How does the title of the poem relate to its content?

• It is unrelated to the poem.

• It directly describes the main theme.

• It is a metaphor for the poem's conclusion.

• It has an oblique relationship to the content.

What themes are explored in the poem 'Carousel'?

• Adventure and discovery

• Nature and solitude

• Conflict, renewal, and childhood joy

• Love and betrayal

What does the poem suggest about childhood?

• It was a time of struggle.

• It was filled with fear.

• It was a period of learning.

• Joy was a given during childhood.