Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetry by Perrine and Arp
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This copy of the text has been adapted and edited and it not complete
The following chapters are copies of all the poems from each chapter
Chapter One: What Is Poetry?
Chapter Two: Reading the Poem
Chapter Three: Denotation and Connotation
Chapter Four: Imagery
Chapter Five: Figurative Language I - Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Apostrophe, Metonymy
Chapter Six: Figurative Language II - Symbol, Allegory
Chapter Seven: Figurative Language III - Paradox, Overstatement, Understatement, Irony
Chapter Eight: Allusion
Chapter Nine: Meaning and Idea
Chapter Ten: Tone
Chapter Eleven: Musical Devices
Chapter Twelve: Rhythm and Meter
Chapter Thirteen: Sound and Meaning
Chapter Fourteen: Pattern
Chapter Fifteen:Evaluating Poetry 1
Chapter Sixteen: Evaluating Poetry 2
Introductory Material
How to Read and Understand a Poem
Rules for Quoting from a Poem
Poetry Terms: A Quick Reference Giude
A.P. Poetry multiple choice question strategies and practice questions
A.P. Multiple Choice Stems (DOC)
A.P. Exam Poetry Prompts -- 1970-2012 (DOC)
Vocabulary
Poetry Vocabulary & Terms Lists I & II
Poetry flashcard deck at Dictionary.com
Assignments
Poetry Memorization & Explication Assignment packet -
- Poetry Recitation Criteria & Tips
- Poetry Explication Essay Rubric
Poetry LRJ Prompts (PDF)
Poetry Unit Exam Study Sheet (PDF)
Required Articles
"Got Poetry?" by Jim Holt (Sunday Book Review)
Poetry Resources
Poetry Out Loud
Poets.org (American Academy of Poets)
Poetry Off the Shelf (Poetry Foundation)
English Poems & Poets
Full searchable textbook :
This copy of the text has been adapted and edited and it not complete
The following chapters are copies of all the poems from each chapter
Chapter One: What Is Poetry?
Chapter Two: Reading the Poem
Chapter Three: Denotation and Connotation
Chapter Four: Imagery
Chapter Five: Figurative Language I - Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Apostrophe, Metonymy
Chapter Six: Figurative Language II - Symbol, Allegory
Chapter Seven: Figurative Language III - Paradox, Overstatement, Understatement, Irony
Chapter Eight: Allusion
Chapter Nine: Meaning and Idea
Chapter Ten: Tone
Chapter Eleven: Musical Devices
Chapter Twelve: Rhythm and Meter
Chapter Thirteen: Sound and Meaning
Chapter Fourteen: Pattern
Chapter Fifteen:Evaluating Poetry 1
Chapter Sixteen: Evaluating Poetry 2
Introductory Material
How to Read and Understand a Poem
Rules for Quoting from a Poem
Poetry Terms: A Quick Reference Giude
A.P. Poetry multiple choice question strategies and practice questions
A.P. Multiple Choice Stems (DOC)
A.P. Exam Poetry Prompts -- 1970-2012 (DOC)
Vocabulary
Poetry Vocabulary & Terms Lists I & II
Poetry flashcard deck at Dictionary.com
Assignments
Poetry Memorization & Explication Assignment packet -
- Poetry Recitation Criteria & Tips
- Poetry Explication Essay Rubric
Poetry LRJ Prompts (PDF)
Poetry Unit Exam Study Sheet (PDF)
Required Articles
"Got Poetry?" by Jim Holt (Sunday Book Review)
Poetry Resources
Poetry Out Loud
Poets.org (American Academy of Poets)
Poetry Off the Shelf (Poetry Foundation)
English Poems & Poets