Before You Begin Essay 2: Reading And Writing Effectively
Before You Begin Essay 2 You Will Read Writing Effectively P 826
Before you begin Essay 2, you will read "Writing effectively" (p. , Kennedy & Gioia ) and "Thinking about a poem's sound" (p. 827, Kennedy & Gioia ) and Chapter 43 of the Kennedy & Gioia textbook. Refer to the checklist on page 827 as you think about the poems you will use for your paper. Refer to pages for quoting a poem in a paper, and view the video about citing a poem which is posted under this tab. You will cite each poem as a work in an anthology (p. 1986 in K & G). The anthology is the Kennedy & Gioia textbook. Kennedy & Gioia are the editors , not the authors. The prompt for this writing assignment is based on the prompt given by Kennedy & Gioia on page 827, but has been modified to fit our purposes. Prompt: Choose 2-3 poems from our reading list or from anywhere in the Kennedy & Gioia textbook (MUST be from the textbook and not from another source) and examine how one or two elements of sound work throughout the poems to strengthen their meaning.
This means you will have to assert--with a thesis statement--that the elements of sound you have chosen strengthen the meaning in the poems in a certain way (one that you will have to define). Before you write, review the elements of sound described in Chapter 26 of the Kennedy & Gioia textbook. Back up your argument with specific quotations from the poem. Use line numbers and line breaks when citing the poem(s). No secondary sources are allowed.
You will need only your textbook and your analysis of sound as it relates to poems. Word count: Minimum of 1000, excluding headers, in-text citations, Works Cited page, etc. In other words, the typed text you have for the interior of the paper (which contains the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion) should have a minimum of 1000 words.
Paper For Above instruction
The examination of how elements of sound in poetry contribute to its overall meaning is a vital aspect of literary analysis. The prompt requires selecting two to three poems from the Kennedy & Gioia textbook and analyzing how specific sound devices—such as rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, assonance, or consonance—enhance the poet's intended message or emotional impact. This analytical essay aims to demonstrate how sound elements reinforce meaning, supported by direct quotations from the poems, with precise line numbers and formatting.
To begin, a clear thesis statement must be established, asserting that the chosen sound devices strengthen the poem's meaning in a particular way. For example, one might argue that the use of alliteration creates a musical quality that emphasizes a central theme, or that rhyme schemes contribute to the poem's memorability and emotional resonance. The thesis should precisely articulate the relationship between sound and meaning, providing a roadmap for the analysis.
The body of the essay should analyze each poem, focusing on the identified sound elements. For each element, specific examples from the text should be presented, citing exact line numbers, and explained in relation to the poem's overall message. For instance, if discussing alliteration, one might point to a line where repeated consonants amplify a sense of urgency or joy. When analyzing rhyme, considerations might include how it emphasizes particular words or ideas, or how it creates cohesion within the poem’s structure. Rhythmic patterns, such as meter and cadence, should also be examined for how they contribute to tone or mood.
In supporting analyses, it is essential to include direct quotations from the poems, presented with line numbers, to substantiate claims about sound devices. These quotations should be integrated into well-developed paragraphs that connect the sound element to the poem's theme or emotional tone.
The conclusion should synthesize how the analysis demonstrates that sound elements bolster the poet's purpose. It should revisit the thesis and briefly summarize how each poem’s sound techniques work to deepen or clarify its meaning. The paper should also reflect briefly on the importance of sound in poetry and how understanding these devices enhances close reading and interpretation.
Throughout the essay, proper MLA or APA formatting should be maintained, with in-text citations including line numbers, and a Works Cited page listing the full bibliographic information for the textbook and any other referenced works. The essay should be approximately 1000 words, thoroughly developed, and free of secondary sources, focusing solely on the poems and sound analysis.
References
Kennedy, X. J., & Gioia, D. (2019). Writing about poetry (12th ed.). Pearson.
Kennedy, X. J., & Gioia, D. (2019). Thinking about a poem's sound. In Literature: An introduction to fiction, poetry, drama, and composition (p. 827). Pearson.
Kennedy, X. J., & Gioia, D. (2019). chapter 43. In Literature (12th ed., pp. 826–839). Pearson.
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