English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL
18
Chapters
104
Notes
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
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Chapter 5 - The Wild
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Chapter 5 - The Wild

Exploring The Wild: A Deep Dive Into Poetry Reflections

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Hey there! You're now stepping into the magical world of poetry. Unlike prose, poetry dances to its own beat. It's like a coded message that we need to decipher. The structure, the language, the theme, everything contributes to this unique art form. So, let's dig in, shall we?

Poetry and prose, apples and oranges

Poetry is a bit like a chameleon—it changes its form depending on the kind of poem you're reading. Some poems, called narrative poems, like to tell stories (think about the classic poem 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe). Other poems, called lyric poems, are more like private thoughts or emotions of the speaker put on paper.

 

For instance, imagine you're upset about losing a football game. A narrative poem would give us the full play-by-play of the match, the final goal, your sinking heart. But a lyric poem? It might just talk about the feeling of the grass under your shoes and the emptiness of the goalpost, giving us an insight into your emotions without ever mentioning the game.

Less is more - the economy of description

A cool thing about poetry is its ability to imply more than it says outright. It's like when you say, "It's raining cats and dogs," you don't mean literal animals falling from the sky, right?

 

Poetry often does the same thing with settings. Instead of describing every leaf on a tree, it might just talk about the rustle in the wind, letting us know that we're probably in a forest. This is how poetry keeps things economical and makes every word count.

Reflections and nature

Have you ever stared at a sunset and found yourself lost in thought? That's exactly what some poems do. They use elements from the natural world—like a bird, a tree, or a sunset—as a stepping stone for deeper reflections.

 

To imagine this, consider how the sight of a lonely bird in the sky might remind you of the freedom of a summer vacation when you're stuck in school. The bird is just a starting point, but the thoughts it triggers can go much deeper and wider.

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Chapter 5 - The Wild
English A Language & Literature SL
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Chapter 5 - The Wild

Exploring The Wild: A Deep Dive Into Poetry Reflections

Word Count Emoji
612 words
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4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Hey there! You're now stepping into the magical world of poetry. Unlike prose, poetry dances to its own beat. It's like a coded message that we need to decipher. The structure, the language, the theme, everything contributes to this unique art form. So, let's dig in, shall we?

Poetry and prose, apples and oranges

Poetry is a bit like a chameleon—it changes its form depending on the kind of poem you're reading. Some poems, called narrative poems, like to tell stories (think about the classic poem 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe). Other poems, called lyric poems, are more like private thoughts or emotions of the speaker put on paper.

 

For instance, imagine you're upset about losing a football game. A narrative poem would give us the full play-by-play of the match, the final goal, your sinking heart. But a lyric poem? It might just talk about the feeling of the grass under your shoes and the emptiness of the goalpost, giving us an insight into your emotions without ever mentioning the game.

Less is more - the economy of description

A cool thing about poetry is its ability to imply more than it says outright. It's like when you say, "It's raining cats and dogs," you don't mean literal animals falling from the sky, right?

 

Poetry often does the same thing with settings. Instead of describing every leaf on a tree, it might just talk about the rustle in the wind, letting us know that we're probably in a forest. This is how poetry keeps things economical and makes every word count.

Reflections and nature

Have you ever stared at a sunset and found yourself lost in thought? That's exactly what some poems do. They use elements from the natural world—like a bird, a tree, or a sunset—as a stepping stone for deeper reflections.

 

To imagine this, consider how the sight of a lonely bird in the sky might remind you of the freedom of a summer vacation when you're stuck in school. The bird is just a starting point, but the thoughts it triggers can go much deeper and wider.

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