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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Dramatic Monologue: Carving the Voice, Carving the Masks," students are instructed to write a:

2. "Tabloid Tone Exercise" is designed to show the poets how to express:

3. What famous work is referenced in this section?

4. "Intriguing Objects Exercise/ 'Show and Tell'" offers what type of exercise?

5. "What's it about?" discusses what topic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What will students gain by completing the exercise in "First Words?"

2. Explore Leslie Ullman's contribution to this section. Why would one argue with oneself?

3. What is the main purpose of "The Things of This World: Image and Metaphor?"

4. Explain the purpose of "Translations: Idea to Change."

5. What is the general purpose of THE PRACTICE OF POETRY by Robin Behn?

6. Explain the purpose of presenting exercises to be used in groups.

7. Why are tabloids good fodder for poetry?

8. Why are students required to write a serious poem about a tabloid story?

9. Why does Michael Pettit refer to the work of Walt Whitman?

10. What type of audience is most suited to the exercise in "The Widow?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Techniques and exercises used in sections such as "Translations: Idea to Change" and "Personal Universe Deck" encourage students to use unusual words or combinations of words as a powerful tool to create vivid poetry. Why are these tools and techniques valuable? What can be learned from employing the techniques in "Translations: Idea to Change?" Give examples of how a poet might use the technique in "Personal Universe Deck" to enhance one's own style.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Edward Hirsh encourage students to write using childhood memories? How do those memories differ from memories of an older child or adult? Compare and contrast childhood memories with adult memories. Do the same with dream work.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Unconscious As Gold Mine" the authors submit various exercises regarding the use of the unconscious as a source of material for poetry. Examine the examples given in the text. Which do you feel is most effective? Explain. Is there a scientific connection between dreaming and the conscious? Could those concepts and images seen in dreaming be captured in a waking state? If so, how?

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