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Description

Do you want to get more out of your reading of poetry? This course, Approaching poetry, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary texts. You will learn about rhythm, alliteration, rhyme, poetic inversion, voice, and line lengths and endings. You will examine poems that do not rhyme and learn how to compare and contrast poetry.

Introduction

This course is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary texts. You will learn about rhythm, alliteration, rhyme, poetic inversion, voice, and line lengths and endings. You will examine poems that do not rhyme and learn how to compare and contrast poetry.

Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the role analysis plays in informing appreciation and understanding of poetry
  • Identify and discuss the main analytical concepts used in analyzing poetry.
 

Course Curriculum

    • Approaching poetry 02:00:00
    • Using this course 01:00:00
    • Rhythm 02:30:00
    • Alliteration 01:00:00
    • Rhyme 02:00:00
    • Poetic inversion 01:00:00
    • Poems that don’t rhyme 02:00:00
    • Voice 02:00:00
    • Line lengths and line endings 03:00:00
    • Comparing and contrasting 03:00:00
    • Conclusion 00:30:00

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