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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. Who wrote "The Shell Game?"
2. "Shall We Dance?" refers to what technique?
3. Dana Gioia discusses which topic?
4. What requires explanation and exploration?
5. Many times students adopt particular actions. Which action is not included on the author's list?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the purpose of the exercises in "Cut and Shuffle?" What technique is used?
2. According to the author of this section, what is the most difficult task facing students?
3. What is the "Matthewsian Invisible Hinge?"
4. The author claims that certain types of metaphors will come into being. Explain the metaphors and give examples.
5. What is Free Verse Lineation? What is the purpose of using it in an exercise?
6. What is the purpose of cutting up magazines in Waldman's exercise "Collaborative Cut up?"
7. How is the technique used in "The Party of the Century" valuable as a group exercise?
8. What type of music is suggested in "Shall We Dance"? What should students focus on regarding the beat?
9. Name two exercises that give students ideas on how to jump start or rewrite a poem that is not working in its present state.
10. Why is rewriting a poem in formal verse a good antidote for a flawed free verse poem?
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
What is the "Matthewsian Invisible Hinge?" How is it used in Part Five? What will a poet learn by using this technique? Are there any other techniques in the book that would offer the same results? Explain. Also give an example of a famous poem using this method.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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