How the writing went: A description of the poetic process

Feb 04 2008

How the writing went: A description of the poetic process

Published by Mr. Sheehy at 12:14 pm under Poetry, Writing Assignments

After attempting your poem and trying to make it carry a depth of meaning, I’d like you to write in your blog a description of how things went. Make your blog article a hearty paragraph (at least 10 sentences) and use the following series of questions to guide your thinking.

Describe how the writing process went. Did you write a lot? Did you have trouble getting going? If you had trouble, what was the source? Was it fun?
Describe what you were trying to accomplish with your poem and whether or not you did accomplish it. What kind of thought or feeling are you trying to convey?
Explain whether you used any of the poetic devices we have discussed in class. If so, explain why you used the one(s) you did. If not, explain whether your poem would be stronger if you did use one of them.
- When discussing these devices, mention them specifically – use the words “metaphor” and “personification,” etc.
- If you’ve forgotten, these are the devices we’ve discussed: metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, assonance, consonance, alliteration, onomatopoeia, stanza, rhyme, meter, free verse, repetition.
Finish your reflection/report by telling your opinion on the day’s work and describing what you would like to do next time you get the chance to write.

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Original image: ‘Afraid of the Dark‘

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