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Poem-Making
Poem-Making
Ways to Begin Writing Poetry
Ways to Begin Writing Poetry
by Myra Cohn Livingston
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6th Grade EXERCISES
6th Grade EXERCISES
Dolly Parton shares a memory from her childhood in the lyrical voice in her song, "Coat of Many Colors."
Dolly Parton shares a memory from her childhood in the lyrical voice in her song, "Coat of Many Colors."
7th Grade EXERCISES
7th Grade EXERCISES
Johnny Cash's song in dramatic voice, "A Boy Named Sue," takes a funny look at what happens when someone names their child a bizarre name. ("Sue" is considered a girl's name, short for "Susan.")
Johnny Cash's song in dramatic voice, "A Boy Named Sue," takes a funny look at what happens when someone names their child a bizarre name. ("Sue" is considered a girl's name, short for "Susan.")
8th Grade EXERCISES
8th Grade EXERCISES
Dolly Parton's "Jolene" shares a story in the dramatic voice (apostrophe) about a confrontation she had with a woman who was flirting with her husband, while Dolly had been away on the road performing. Usually, this song is put to a pop arrangement with drums, bass, guitars, etc. Here, strings accompany making the song all the more plaintive.
Dolly Parton's "Jolene" shares a story in the dramatic voice (apostrophe) about a confrontation she had with a woman who was flirting with her husband, while Dolly had been away on the road performing. Usually, this song is put to a pop arrangement with drums, bass, guitars, etc. Here, strings accompany making the song all the more plaintive.
Suzanne Vega's "The Queen and the Soldier" makes an impact, emotionally. Using narrative voice, Vega allows us to watch an intimate exchange between two very different people.
Suzanne Vega's "The Queen and the Soldier" makes an impact, emotionally. Using narrative voice, Vega allows us to watch an intimate exchange between two very different people.
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