If the sonnets we read by William Shakespeare, Sonnet 29 or Sonnet 130, were love letters, as it were, which one would you rather receive? Which speaker would you rather be in a relationship with, and why? Which one sounds more reliable? Write a journal response to this prompt of about 200-250 word
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Who is the speaker and how do they feel about the subject they are exploring in this poem-What words or phrases are used to clearly portray the speaker’s feeling?
Consider the notes you’ve read in this lesson about how to read and understand poetry. Choose a poem we read in this lesson (listed here) and re-read it. “The Act” (in lesson) “Introduction to Poetry” (in textbook) “At a Certain Age” (in lesson) “For a Father” (in lesson) “For a Lady Know” (in textbook) “Sonnet […]
Who is speaking and why? What situation or event inspired the poet to write the sonnet? What is the speaker’s attitude towards his topic?
Paraphrase the sonnet, translating it word-for-word into simple, clear modern English prose. Pay attention to the sentence, not the line, as the principal unit of organization. Look for the main subject and verb to straighten out the syntax where you need to. Summarize the sonnet into one-or two-sentences. Context & Tone: Who is speaking and […]
Identify at least three key words in the sonnet, words that seem particularly important or that are unfamiliar to you. Look them up in the dictionary (preferably the Oxford English Dictionary) and write down their most relevant meaning or meanings. What new insights into the sonnet arise from understanding its key words?
Description Sonnet Journal 2 Language (Purpose: to analyze how the poet uses language in the sonnet) 1. Vocabulary: Identify at least three key words in the sonnet, words that seem particularly important or that are unfamiliar to you. Look them up in the dictionary (preferably the Oxford English Dictionary) and write down their most relevant […]
