Meta Poetry: Poetry about Poetry (Assignment)

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What is the effect of Moore's choice of free verse and stanza structure in "Poetry"? A) The poem flows from beginning to end as if the speaker is trying to come to a conclusion. B) The poem feels disjointed, as every stanza creates a new, original thought. C) The poem reads like a typical poem with meter and rhythm while exploring a new topic. D) The poem's stanzas present well-developed thoughts, as paragraphs do in prose.

A) The poem flows from beginning to end as if the speaker is trying to come to a conclusion.

What theme is expressed throughout the poem? A) Poetry is meant only for people who like complicated things. B) Poetry communicates something authentic or real. C) Poetry should be abstract, not understandable. D) Poetry requires interpretation to create meaning.

B) Poetry communicates something authentic or real.

What is Moore's purpose in listing images in the second and third stanzas? A) to contrast romantic views of nature with a new, modern form B) to illustrate what she considers to be genuine subjects for poetry C) to show that these images require interpretation of figurative language to be understood

B) to illustrate what she considers to be genuine subjects for poetry

Based on your reading, what structure does Moore use in "Poetry"? A)sonnet B) blank verse C) free verse D) a mixture of blank and free verse

C) free verse

How does the form of "Poetry" support and develop the theme that poetry should communicate something authentic or real?

include; the use of free verse the use of images the stanza structure the fact that the poem reaches a conclusion the flow of thoughts the repetition of the word genuine

Look back at the poem and complete the following sentence. The first four stanzas end _________

mid-sentence

What is important, according to Moore?

nature and biological processes


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