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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. Gioia requires students to write their poems in what way?

2. What adjective is best used to describe the end result?

3. The author also seeks to create what item in the students?

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

5. This exercise is compared to which item/object?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. According to the author of this section, what is the most difficult task facing students?

4. What is the "Matthewsian Invisible Hinge?"

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

6. Explain the poetic form called the Pantoum.

7. What is the purpose of the exercises in "Cut and Shuffle?" What technique is used?

8. What type of music is suggested in "Shall We Dance"? What should students focus on regarding the beat?

9. Explain the tool used in "In a Dark Room: Photography and Revision" and how they can help students in their work.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of using "The Cat Poem" by William Carlos Williams? Who is Williams? What contributions has he made to poetry? What other works written by Williams have become well known?

Essay Topic 2

In "Dramatic Monologue: Carving the Voice, Carving the Masks," David St. John offers ideas on how students can adopt another persona and voice for their poetry. What is the purpose of the exercise? Do you think this exercise would be more or less difficult for a younger or older student? Explain. Why is it important for a person to be able to create through another persona? Is the alternate persona's work objective or subjective? Give an example.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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