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The top three insights about writing I got from the workshop today were the importance of the speaker, nuanced language, and imagery. During our workshop conversation, many of the speakers in the poems we analyzed were quite confusing, because the author didn’t provide enough detail on who was speaking. This often made the entire poem confusing because we didn’t know the point of view. Next, I realized how important nuanced language is in poetry and writing, because one word can have many different connotations. Sometimes, these connotations are implied, but sometimes it can be a mistake, so you have to make sure to use purposeful words while writing because it can be analyzed the wrong way. Finally, I noticed how vivid imagery in poetry added a deeper level for the reader to observe, because along with the tone shifts and emotions from the poem, the reader can now visualize the setting and the subject. Vivid imagery makes the poem more interesting and engaging for the audience. One...
Working with Line Breaks
Reflection: One thing I discovered was that where you break a line can contribute so much to the tone. Especially the enjambment strategy, where it “tugs” the reader to the next line, creating a sense of urgency. I never realized how important enjambment is for the tone, if you’re trying to create tension in your poem. This is shown in the ode I read for homework, Mourning Picture by Adrienne Rich. Her first sentence even uses enjambment to pull the reader into the poem. Now understanding the author used enjambment for a reason, I can analyze why enjambment was used. This is my field guide: Exercise: Poem 39 (Working with Line Breaks) Grey hair pulled back into a loose ponytail, Grandma leaves the kitchen holding two Knives ready defend herself if needed. I turn away surprised, and turn back to Realize I was mistaken, She carried out two spoons to Share ice cream with me.
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