(IC) Individuality vs. Conformity - Poetry - Introduction

 "Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood." - T. S. Eliot

Poetry is a creative form of expression which gives a writer the opportunity to express his/her thoughts in a more concise form. Some poems have a rhyme scheme while others are written in free verse. Various poetic devices such as onomatopoeia, rhyme, imagery, tone, and repetition enhance the meaning and reading of a poem. In this module, you will study poems that utilize these poetic elements. In addition, you will read "The Road Not Taken," and determine how this poem encompasses the theme of individuality vs. conformity.

Essential Questions

1. What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in poetry?
2. How does the use of imagery help to enhance a poem?
3. How can the tone of a poem affect the reader?
4. How do rhyme and repetition contribute to the poem's meaning?
5. How do we determine rhyme scheme?
6. How does "The Road Not Taken" reflect the theme of individuality vs. conformity?

Key Terms

1. Onomatopoeia: The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it.
2. Rhyme: A repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, most often at the end of lines in poems and songs.
3. Imagery: Vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste).
4. Tone: The attitude of a writer toward the characters and/or subject.
5. Repetition: The simple repeating of a word, within a sentence or a poetical line, with no particular placement of the words, in order to provide emphasis.
   
   

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