Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

Delve into the intricacies of the poetic line, exploring its impact on the overall composition of a poem.

• Understand the workshop process and the significance of the starting line
• Study Gwendolyn Brooks' "We Real Cool" to gain insights into poetic structure
• Engage in poetry prompts and explore syllabus and course resources

Explore the use of abstraction and imagery in poetry, understanding their role in creating evocative and vivid compositions.

• Examine the concept of abstraction and its impact on poetry
• Analyze Harryette Mullen's "[if your complexion is a mess.]" to understand the power of imagery
• Participate in poetry prompts focusing on abstraction and image

Immerse yourself in the world of metaphor and other formulas of difference, understanding their ability to enhance poetic expression.

• Explore the use of metaphor and its impact on poetic composition
• Analyze Victor Hernández Cruz's "Red Beans" to gain insights into the effective use of metaphor
• Participate in poetry prompts focusing on metaphor

Delve into the world of rhyme and its role in creating rhythmic and lyrical poetry compositions.

• Understand the significance of rhyme in poetry
• Analyze Cathy Park Hong's "Ballad in A" to explore the use of rhyme
• Participate in poetry prompts focusing on rhyme

Explore the nuances of rhythm in poetry, understanding its ability to create musical and dynamic compositions.

• Understand the impact of rhythm in poetry
• Analyze Edgar Allan Poe's "The Bells" to explore rhythmic elements
• Participate in poetry prompts focusing on rhythm

Discover effective revision strategies and techniques to refine and enhance your poetry compositions.

• Understand the concept of revision and its importance in poetry writing
• Learn how to incorporate workshop feedback into the revision process
• Participate in the final workshop to refine your poetic compositions