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I have never been one for poetry. Only recently did Louder Than a Bomb (2008) expose what true slam poetry is to me and introduce me to the depth of what poetry can be. Slam poetry is one of the most powerful art forms I have experienced and getting to see Kevin Coval, an expert in this field, was inspirational. Before Coval took the stage, other talented artist gave powerful performances. All had a similar theme of home and belonging to that. While not all of them talked about Chicago, all of…

I recently polled several people about their favorite poets, and unanimously Langston Hughes won. Langston’s poetry reveals a voice that is forceful, distinctive, and memorable. He is forceful because of his expression of attitude. Another quality he posses is being very distinctive because of the way he shows concern for people's problems. Hughes is also memorable because of his use of imagery. Langston Hughes is a forceful poet because of his expression of attitude.In the poem…

Actress and activist Pamela Anderson admits that Julian Assange is one of her favorite people; however, she will not verify whether or not she is dating the contentious founder of WikiLeaks. Questions regarding the extent of their relationship surfaced after photographs of Anderson visiting him became public several months ago. Anderson Believes in Assange’s Message At the 47th annual Earth Day event in Vancouver, Anderson tells Erin Cebula, who is a reporter with the Canadian version of…

Victorian Poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote more than one poem, and one of them is Sonnet 43 “How Do I love Thee”. The Rhyme Scheme, symbolism and repetition allow us to see Browning and her husband’s private emotions of love for another. The Victorian era shifted between romanticism to realism, changed by novelists who enjoyed a golden age. Late Victorian writing move in naturalism and escapist fiction (Holt McDougal 919). Every person has a different story a different childhood, some…

In this story/letter a person named Rilke and is sent by many letters from a young poet. The young poet asks for advice on Rilke’s poems. Rilke also responds in many tones and words to describe the young poet what to do. Rilke kinda shows a little of no care for the young poet at first but seems to gradually get more interested. Rilke gives the young poet not just ideas but ways to do it himself. The story/letter talks about a lot of the poet but in a good way. Rilke gives the poet…

He was immersed by its serenity; there were no words to describe it. Glistening on blades of grass as the morning sun began to cast its brilliant golden rays across the land, the autumn dawn was born. Famous for the snow white clouds moseying against the duel shades of blues and oranges painted across the picturesque sky, birds simultaneously tweeted out to each other in a chorus. An ancient oak tree proudly guarded the fields, casting a magnificent shadow across the shrubbery that surrounded it…

No Holds Barred Poetry Who's to say what true poetry should be? Many people in the history of this underappreciated branch of literature seem to believe that poetry requires a traditional touch. However, famous poet Billy Collins disagrees wholeheartedly. Whereas most poets stick to the traditional status quo, Collins thinks outside the box and produces very interesting works. The difference between Collins and phonies who simply perform absurd acts for attention is his end goal. Collins’ goal…

The rhyme scheme of “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” attracts the audience and keeps them engaged. With the use of only rhyming couplets, the poem flows seamlessly and compels the audience to continue to read. The metrical pattern of the poem also aids…

There is a dramatic shift in the poem between the first four lines and the last four lines, for Toomer shifts form describing the calm and composed actions of the reapers, to the aggressive and ruthless character of the machine. This constant rhyme scheme and iambic pentameter is used to add a beat or constant tempo to the poem. Another poetic device heavily used to produce this effect is alliteration. There is a plethora of examples of alliteration used such as “sound of steel on stones are…

Essay One Rough Draft INTRODUCTION: Everyone has a dream in life; following it can be the most important thing in ones life. The Road Not Taken written by Robert Forest and Harlem written by Langston Hughes discuss the importance of following your dreams. Frost does a better job at expressing to his readers about going after their dreams unlike Hughes who leaves the readers unsettled. However, Hughes gives the readers a deeper understanding of the consequences one faces if they procrastinate…