Monday, January 30 ~ Sonnet Analysis

Reminders
  • Roots and Comma Quiz tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 31)
  • Memorization Quiz on Block (All 4 stanzas)
Poetry

EQ: What are the differences between the Italian and British sonnet?

In class - finish up sonnet analysis from Block. Be ready to discuss your sonnets

Homework:
  • Study for Roots and Comma Quiz
  • Journal #20 - Sonnet Analysis - On Your Own
    *You will practice analyzing a sonnet below. For each poem, write a 1/2 page analysis that includes:
    1) Is this sonnet an Italian or British style sonnet?
    2) What poetic devices are present (name at least five) and how do they affect the speed and rhythm of the poem?
    3) Where is the volta (turn) and what is the conceptual relationship shown by the structure?


    On your own...Do Journal #20 based on a sonnet of your choosing..
  • Christina Rossetti
  • Robert Frost
  • Here are a couple from Mr. Renault
 If (Stanza 4)

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,   
    Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
    If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
    With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,   
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,   
    And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!


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