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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. Words are categorized using what base?

2. What woman's name is mentioned as an example?

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

4. What is the topic of "'Que Sera, Sera' and Other False Premises?"

5. Students are required to begin the exercise using what type of poem?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How important is it for students to choose a simple object for a Definition Poem?

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

4. Explain the difference between factual and psychological truths.

5. What should students use as a basis for writing a poem in the section titled "Lyric Poetry"?

6. What is an "imitative fallacy?" How is it used in poetry and by whom?

7. Explain the poetic form called the Pantoum.

8. Why does the author choose to use "A Lewis Carroll Carol" as a learning tool?

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. What is the "Matthewsian Invisible Hinge?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ann Lauterbach introduces students to a new way of looking at language in "First Words." Explain Lauterbach's beliefs regarding beginning poets and their preconceived notions. Do you agree think that preconceived notions of language can be a hindrance? Are the preconceptions more or less difficult when working with a foreign language as opposed to English? How can one overcome these preconceived notions and habits? Give an example of at least three words that may conjure up preconceived notions and create an alternative view for each.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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