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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. The author wants students to choose what kind of location?

2. An example shows that the ensuing images may be:

3. Which item is not in the list of items?

4. The students are asked to describe something without using:

5. In which section are journal entries referred to as a source of material?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of using dream notebooks and existing journal entries?

2. What is the technique outlined in "A Little Night Music: the Narrative Metaphor?"

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

4. Why does Rita Dove choose to use a kitchen as a point of reference for a poem?

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

6. Explain the technique and purpose behind the exercise in "The Widow."

7. Explain the steps used in "Five Easy Pieces."

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

9. Explain the exercise involving a copy of "The Peasant Wedding" by Bruegel.

10. Explain how acting as a narrator for the famous encounter might change the tone of the finished poem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the section titled "In a Dark Room: Photography and Revision" students are required to derive a poem from a photographic image. Explain the artistic and psychological connections between the photograph and the poem. How is the character of one transferred to the other? How should one interpret this exercise so that it would be the most effective?

Essay Topic 2

Deborah Digges introduces construction and deconstruction in "Block, Pillar, Slab, and Beam." Compare and contrast the two methods. State which you think is more effective in learning about poetry. Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following:

1. What is the poetic form known as the Pantoum? Name a famous poem written in this form. Detail the form's structure, content, and requirements. What parts of the poem are open for creative license and interpretation? Write at least one example of a Pantoum, with a minimum of 30 lines.

2. What is the poetic form known as the Villianelle? One of the most famous poems written in this format is "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas. Name another famous poem written in this form. Detail the form's structure, content, and requirements. What parts of the poem are open for creative license and interpretation? Write at least one example of a Villianelle, with a minimum of 30 lines.

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