Bob Greenberg - 'Introduction to Poetry' by Billy Collins

The video tutorial introduces poetry through the lens of Billy Collins, encouraging students to explore poems using imagery and sensory experiences. It suggests creative ways to interact with poems, such as visualizing and feeling them, rather than forcing a literal interpretation. The tutorial highlights common misconceptions in poetry analysis, emphasizing the importance of engaging with poems in a more open and imaginative manner.

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe how to engage with a poem?

How does the speaker suggest one should explore the meaning of a poem?

What does the speaker want students to do instead of torturing the poem?

What is the speaker's view on how students typically approach poetry?

What actions do the students take towards the poem, according to the speaker?