DEAD POETS SOCIETY Poetic Genre
4/28/2014 The movie Dead Poets Society (1989) was inspired by the unconventional teaching style of the now retired Samuel F. Pickering, a writer and former professor of English at the University of Connecticut. Dead Poets Society
INTRODUCTION Poems can be categorized by structure or content. Specific structure is known as closed form; no specific structure is known as open form (also known as free verse).
THREE GENERAL POETIC GENRES 1. Epic & Narrative: Definition: Tells a story (plot) Example: The Canterbury Tales 2. Dramatic: Addresses a listener (play) Example: Macbeth
THREE GENERAL POETIC GENRES 3. Lyric: Expresses feeling or emotion (like a song) Example: “The Funeral Blues” (Morrie)
TWO SPECIFIC POETIC GENRES 4. Ballad: song that tells a story Example: “The Three Ravens” (Arthur) 5. Elegy: funeral poem Example: Beowulf
ANALYSIS Literal Analysis: Translation; denotation & structure. Figurative Analysis: Deeper meaning; connotation & interpretation.
Poetry Through The Ages Poetry journal components 10-Step Analysis Guide Matching Reference Guide Collection of Poems Song Analysis Presentation Information SAMPLE POEM: “The Road Not Taken”
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read directions in the 10-Step Analysis Guide 2. Answer question(s) according to instructions Check with Mrs. Moore before writing on the board. 1. Write on a bigger piece of paper if needed. TURN IN! 4. Write on the board 1. LEFT: Steps RIGHT: Steps POWERPOINT: Steps Write down the answers as a sample.