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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. Another term for this method is:

3. "Smash Palace" teaches students the importance of which item?

4. What will students be required to use when writing this poem?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the instructions for "Smash Palace" and its purpose.

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

3. What is the "Matthewsian Invisible Hinge?"

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

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

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

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

8. Explain the difference between factual and psychological truths.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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