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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. What is the name of the method that teaches the use of rhythm and sound in free verse?

2. Instead of using a common set of opposites, the author suggests using something similar to which topic?

3. This section teaches students about which poetic aspect?

4. In doing this exercise, students are asked to write about which topic?

5. The author seeks to bring about:

Short Essay Questions

1. The author claims that certain types of metaphors will come into being. Explain the metaphors and give examples.

2. What is the purpose of "Block, Pillar, Slab, and Beam?"

3. How does the exercise on sonnets create a friendly forum and technique for students?

4. How is the technique used in "The Party of the Century" valuable as a group exercise?

5. What is Free Verse Lineation? What is the purpose of using it in an exercise?

6. What is a nesting rhyme? How does it compare to a diminishing rhyme? Explain the technique.

7. Name two exercises that give students ideas on how to jump start or rewrite a poem that is not working in its present state.

8. What is the purpose of cutting up magazines in Waldman's exercise "Collaborative Cut up?"

9. What are the techniques employed in "Found in Translation" and "Homophonic Translation?"

10. What are the two basic structures used in "Truth in Strangeness: Accidents, Chance and the Non-rational?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Jackson Mac Low? What is his contribution to "The Practice of Poetry?"

Explain in detail Low's "Make Your Own System." Choose one of the following exercises:

1. Explain the purpose and format of an acrostic. How was the concept derived? How is the poem started? What is the preferred length? Is one limited by length or subject matter? What other items can be found in an acrostic form? Find one of Low's famous acrostics for study.

2. Explain the purpose and format of a daistic. How was the concept derived? How is the poem started? What is the preferred length? Is one limited by length or subject matter? What other items can be found in a daistic form? Find one of Low's famous daistics to use for study.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the opinions of Lynn Emanuel with the other four authors in the final section. You may also reference earlier opinions on revisions.

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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