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Poetry
is a kind of artistic writing that uses language in a special way to create feelings and images in the reader’s mind. It goes beyond just conveying information, like regular writing does
kind of artistic writing
Poetry is a ________________ that uses language in a special way to create feelings and images in the readers mind.
Figurative language
Sound and rhythm
Structure
Emotive language
What is poetry? (State the 4)
Figurative language
Poets use tools like metaphors, similes, and personification to create comparisons and paint pictures with words
Sound and rhythm
Poems often have a musicality to them, using rhyme schemes, meter (a specific pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables), and onomatopoeia (words that sound like what they mean).
Structure
Poems can be structured in many ways, from tightly rhymed sonnets to free verse with no set form
Emotive language
Poets carefully pick words to evoke emotions in the reader, whether it’s joy, sadness, anger, or wonder
The Prophet (Kahlil Gibran) (1923)
Sonnet 18, Thee To A Summer’s Day (William Shakespeare)
Telephone Conversation (Wole Soyinka)
United Fruit Co. (Pablo Neruda)
The Road Not Taken (Robert Frost)
What are some of the World’s Most Popular Poems that are tackled with this topic of poem?
The Prophet
Set in the fictional city of Orphalese, the book follows Almustafa, a prophet, who is about to board a ship and leave his homeland after twelve years of living among the people. The narrative unfolds as Almustafa imparts his wisdom to the townspeople before his departure.
As Almustafa bids farewell to the city, he promises to return in another incarnation, leaving behind a legacy of profound teachings. The book resonates with readers across generations, inviting reflection on life's deepest questions and celebrating the human spirit
Kahlil Gibran
was a Lebanese-American
He was born on January 6, 1883, in Bsharri, Mount Lebanon Mutasarrifate, Ottoman Syria, and died on April 10, 1931, in New York City, United States.
He immigrated with his mother and siblings to the United States in 1895. As his mother worked as a seamstress, he was enrolled at a school in Boston,
The Madman
What’s the first book of Kahlil Gabran?
Almustafa
is seen by the townspeople as a prophet of God. He has spent twelve years living in the hills of Orphalese, where he has been serving the townspeople’s spiritual needs while they take care of his physical needs. As he prepares to leave Orphalese and return home, Almustafa agrees to answer twenty-six questions posed by the townspeople
Almitra
is a seeress in the temple of Orphalese. Throughout Almustafa’s twelve-year stay, she has been a steadfast supporter. It is her who encourages Almustafa to answer the townspeople’s questions before his departure.
William Shakespeare
baptized on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, was an English playwright, poet, and actor.
He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language
England's national poet and “the Bard of Avon”
Shakespearean Sonnet
14-line poem in iambic pentameter
Three sets of four-line units called QUATRAINS
Followed by a two-line called COUPLET/VOLTA
Sonnet
emerged in the 13th century in Italy
closely associated with PETRARCH
Petrarchan Sonnet
First 8-line (OCTAVE - first thought)
Followed by a 6-line (SESTET- second thought)
Wole Soyinka
born on July 13, 1934 in Abeokuta, Nigeria
In 1958, he graduated with a degree in English from the University of Leeds in England
In 1986, Wole Soyinka was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature
His works reflect a blend of satire, serious intent,
- "A Dance of the Forests": His first important play, written for Nigerian independence celebrations, stripped away romantic legend and revealed the complexities of the fledgling nation.
- "Kongi’s Harvest": Critiquing African authoritarian leadership.
- "The Road": Reflecting his disillusionment with Nigerian society.
is not only a literary giant but also a political activist. - His works challenge oppressive systems and advocate for justice and human rights.
Satirical Poem
is a form of poetry that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, societal norms, or political situations.
Satirical Poem
often employ wit and clever wordplay to convey their message and often aim to provoke thought or change through laughter or amusement.
Core
Advance technology and industry
High income levels
Strong and stable governments
Influence over global trade and finance
USA, Japan, Germany, China
Semi-periphery
A mix of core and periphery
May have some developed industries
Can exploit periphery but dependent on core
Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa
Periphery
Reliant on exporting raw materials to core
Weak infrastructure and low income
More susceptible to exploitation
Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Parts of Latin America
Southeast Asia
Wallerstein’s World System Theory Model
This cyclical flow emphasizes the economic dependencies and power imbalances in the global system
Pablo Neruda
born Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto on July 12, 1904, in Parral, Chile
began writing poetry at the tender age of 10.- His first book of poems, "Crepusculario", was published in 1923.
His literary contributions earned him the prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.
His collection "Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair" (1924) remains a poignant exploration of love and longing.
United Fruit Co.
is a powerful critique of U.S. imperialism and corporate exploitation in Latin America. His intent in writing the poem was to expose the economic and political control exerted by American corporations over Latin American nations
was a powerful American corporation founded in the late 19th century. It was known for its massive influence in the banana trade across Latin America
banana republic
United Fruit Company
It had significant political and economic sway, even influencing governments, which led to the term _________.
Chiquita
United Fruit Company
In 1970, it merged with another company to become United Brands, and today, it’s known as ___________
Robert Frost
(1874–1963) was an American poet celebrated for his evocative depictions of rural life in New England. His poetry resonates with readers due to its mastery of American colloquial speech and its portrayal of ordinary people facing everyday situations.
874, in San Francisco, California, Frost's father was a journalist named William Prescott Frost Jr., and his mother was Isabelle Moodie.
After his father's untimely death from tuberculosis in 1885, were raised by their paternal grandparents
Frost graduated from high school in 1892, sharing valedictorian honors with Elinor White, whom he had already fallen in love with.
"The Road Not Taken": A reflection on life's diverging paths and the impact of decisions.
"Mending Wall": A meditation on boundaries and human connections.
"Birches": An exploration of memory, imagination, and the passage of time.
"My Butterfly: An Elegy" appeared in The Independent, a weekly literary journal.
Frost received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
He also won the Bollingen Prize in 1962.
Frost served as poet laureate from 1958 to 1959.
The Road Not Taken (Robert Frost)
- The poem describes a moment when the speaker encounters a fork in the road in a yellow wood.
- Faced with two diverging paths, the speaker regrets not being able to explore both options.
- Ultimately, the speaker chooses the less traveled path, believing it has made all the difference in their life
The poem highlights the difficulty of making decisions when faced with multiple paths. The speaker's hesitation and longing for both roads reflect the universal struggle of choosing one path over another
By taking the less common route, the speaker asserts their individuality. However, Frost leaves room for interpretation—whether this choice truly made a significant impact or if the speaker merely believes it did
The poem invites readers to reflect on their own life choices and how they interpret their past decisions
