English 10

Assignment for Monday (12 marks):

 

Find some song lyrics that you like because of the songwriter's theme and skillful use of poetic devices. Hand in a copy of the lyrics and a three-part analysis that follows the format discussed in class. Re-read the introduction to poetry if you need a reminder.

All responses will be written with an introductory paragraph, which includes reference to the song title and author. Also, within your introduction, make reference to the three parts of your analysis (form, poetic devices, and theme).

You will have one class to complete this assignment. Spend no more than 10 min. searching for song lyrics. I have many for you to choose from if you need them.

Terms:

Stanza

Rhyme scheme

free verse

lyric poetry

narrative poetry

descriptive poetry

singleton

couplet

triplet

quatrain

sonnet

 

Devices:

Symbolism

alliteration

consonance

assonance

personification

metaphor

simile

imagery

allusion

irony

hyperbole