1. Compare (which is to say, compare and contrast) two or three poems on the syllabus this semester that have similar topics. Discuss their apparent themes in relation to one or more elements of
poetry: imagery, metaphor, simile, symbol, word choice (diction), form, sound, voice, tone. Ask yourself: how do the elements of poetry create the effects of the poem: feelings and meanings? Dont
simply write about one poem and then switch entirely to the other; find elements worth comparing about both, and refer one poem to the other. For example, you may discover different tones and
themes even though the topics are the same. Explain why. compare and contrast these two peoms: Oranges, by Gary Soto and First Kiss, by Pamela Moore

Poetry
Topic: Close reading- 5 questions answered about poem

Paper details:
I need these 5 questions answered and then a “imitation poem” of Ode to Autumn. “Ode: to Autumn” by John Keats So here we have the second poem by one of the great Romantics. I’m curious as to what you see in this poem. 1. Keats seems to be the most modern of his peers, someone who’s influence is more discussed by contemporary poets than Shelley. Is there something in this poem that might suggest why? 2. We’ve discussed some of the ideals of Romanticism in our discussion of Shelley–how does Keats work with those notions? 3. The poem works as a direct address to the Autumn. How does it work? 4. The poem’s second and third stanza begin with questions. What follows aren’t exactly answers but discursive meditations that seem triggered by the question. How effective is this strategy? 5. Anything else? Please don’t forget the imitation poem of this poem.

Poetry
Topic: Close reading- 5 questions answered about poem

Paper details:
I need these 5 questions answered and then a “imitation poem” of Ode to Autumn. “Ode: to Autumn” by John Keats So here we have the second poem by one of the great Romantics. I’m curious as to what you see in this poem. 1. Keats seems to be the most modern of his peers, someone who’s influence is more discussed by contemporary poets than Shelley. Is there something in this poem that might suggest why? 2. We’ve discussed some of the ideals of Romanticism in our discussion of Shelley–how does Keats work with those notions? 3. The poem works as a direct address to the Autumn. How does it work? 4. The poem’s second and third stanza begin with questions. What follows aren’t exactly answers but discursive meditations that seem triggered by the question. How effective is this strategy? 5. Anything else? Please don’t forget the imitation poem of this poem.