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Distinguish between concrete and figurative language. (I)
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Use concrete imagery in written poetry. (I)
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Write poetry that uses precise language with appropriate connotation.
(I)
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Use a variety of figures of speech in written poetry. (I)
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Distinguish between language that is fresh and language that is
cliched or trite. (I)
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Analyze and evaluate the language in the student's own poetry and in
the poetry of others. (I)
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Use a variety of revision techniques to improve language in the
student's own poetry. (I)
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Define, explain the function of, and correctly use the following
elements of poetry: stanza, line, end stop, enjambment, and
punctuation. (II)
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Write poetry that uses the following elements: end rhyme, internal
rhyme, slant rhyme, alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia,
and phonetic intensives. (III)
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Scan a variety of poems, identifying metrical feet and metrical lines
used in the poems. (III)
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Write examples of several different metrical feet, metrical lines, and
metrical pauses. (III)
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Analyze and evaluate the sound in the student's own poetry and in the
poetry of others. (III)
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Use a variety of revision techniques to improve the sound in the
student's own poetry. (III)
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Describe several different stanzaic, continuous, and fixed forms of
poetry. (IV)
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Write poetry in several different stanzaic forms. (IV)
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Write poems in a continuous form. (IV)
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Write poems in a variety of fixed forms. (IV)
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Describe and write examples of several different types of poetry. (IV)
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Write poetry that expresses emotion. (V)
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Define and explain the function of the speaker in poetry. (V)
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Define and explain the function of voice in poetry. (V)
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Analyze and evaluate the speaker and voice in the student's own poetry
and that of others for consistency and clarity. (V)
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Use several revision techniques to improve the effectiveness of
speaker and voice in the student's own poetry. (V)
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Explain how the cultural and/or historical context contributes to
theme in the student's own poetry and in the poetry of others. (VI)
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Use symbolism to convey meaning and develop theme poetry. (VI)
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Explain the symbolism in selected poetry by others. (VI)
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Use tone to convey meaning and develop theme in poetry. (VI)
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Explain the function of tone in selected poetry by others. (VI)
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Use a variety of poetic devices to develop theme and convey meaning in
the student's own poetry. (VI)
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Analyze and evaluate theme and meaning in the student's own poetry and
in the poetry of others. (VI)
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Identify resources that may help poets develop their craft and market
their poetry. (VII)
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Identify several different markets for poetry. (VII)
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Submit poems in standard manuscript form. (VII)
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Explain U.S. copyright laws as they apply to poetry. (VII)
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Explain the poet's responsibilities in avoiding plagiarism, acquiring
permission to use copyrighted material, and engaging in contracts.
(VII)
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