Origins
In "Ecclesiastes" from the Bible, the phrase "a time to..." is constantly repeated in the beginning of the poem. Discuss in an essay how the repetition of the phrase is used to convey the meaning of the poem.
Hormonal
"Carpe diem" is a phrase used to urge someone to enjoy life fully, since death is inevitable. Refer to imagery, point of view, and literary devices to discuss whether or not the subjects in the poems follow this advice.
Rejection
In "Sonnet 30", Spenser uses an extended metaphor to demonstrate the power of love. Analyze Spenser's extended metaphor and how it reveals the speaker's attitude.
Romance
Read "Sonnet 75" carefully and notice Spenser's imagery. Explain how the waves and tides are used to convey the meaning of romance in this poem.
Twisted
In "Sonnet 130", Shakespeare satirizes the concept of ideal beauty that was common in literature during the Elizabethan era. Discuss the poet's changing reaction to the subject developed in the poem. Refer to imagery, tone, and literary devices.
Loss
Read carefully the following poem "On My First Son", paying close attention to the relationship between form and meaning. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how the literary techniques used in this poem contribute to the meaning of loss.
Chivalry
Read the poem "To Lucasta" carefully. Then write a well-developed essay in which you analyze how the poet conveys the
importance of duty and chivalry compared to the importance of his lover. Refer to the use of tone and metaphorical language of the poet.
importance of duty and chivalry compared to the importance of his lover. Refer to the use of tone and metaphorical language of the poet.
Metaphysical
Compare and contrast Donne's two poems "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" and "Holy Sonnet 10". Include Donne's views of death and how he demonstrates them through his style and theme.