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Lyric Poetry

Lyric Poetry. 1.13.12. Bellwork. Pick up a copy of “ Poetry for Everyday Life ” on the overhead and read it quietly. Underline or highlight anything that you find interesting. When you have finished, grab a partner and discuss your reactions for a few minutes.

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Lyric Poetry

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  1. Lyric Poetry 1.13.12

  2. Bellwork • Pick up a copy of “Poetry for Everyday Life” on the overhead and read it quietly. Underline or highlight anything that you find interesting. • When you have finished, grab a partner and discuss your reactions for a few minutes. • Where do we see, hear, or use poetry in our everyday life? • “First Week of a Break-Up” by Rafael Casal: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fLXBwLZkio

  3. The Renaissance 1485-1660“rebirth” • Renaissance represented a shift in thought from religion and the afterlife to a more modernistic view stressing human life on earth • Newfound interest in art and literature, the beauty of nature, human impulses and a new sense of mastery over the world. • A new emphasis was placed on the individual and the development of human potential – “Renaissance man”

  4. The Renaissance Continued… 4. Rediscovery of ancient texts, lost after the breakup of the Roman empire 5. The language changed in the Renaissance from Middle English to Modern English (Long vowels became shorter “e” at the end of the word no longer pronounced). The invention of the printing press helped to stabilize the language. Trade brought English speakers in contact with other languages. 6. Exploration in the New World illustrated belief in human spirit and potential in the Renaissance

  5. Types of writing in the Renaissance: • Sonnets • Pastoral verse • Metaphysical poetry • Lyrics • Ballet • Epic-poetry: Paradise Lost • Today, we will be focusing on lyric poetry including ballets and pastoral verse.

  6. Lyric Poetry • Genre of poetry that expresses personal and emotional feelings • Typically sung to the lyre or lute (stringed instrument) • Does not have to rhyme • 17th Century: typically short, rarely tell a story, intense in expression • Poets: Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, Robert Herrick, George Herbert, AphraBehn. Richard Lovelace, and John Milton

  7. Speaker and Audience • Speaker – narrator of the poem; not the author; who is telling the story of the poem; Is it a child? A man? Young? Old? • Audience – the people or person for whom a piece of literature is written; typically, authors write with a specific audience in mind (i.e. teenagers, women who enjoy gardening, etc.) • Read “On Monsieur’s Departure” p. 286

  8. “On Monsieur’s Departure” • What did you think of the poem? • What is it about? • Who is the speaker? Be specific. • How does the speaker feel about the man mentioned in the poem? • Who do you think might be the audience of the poem? Be specific. How do you know? Cite examples.

  9. Ballets • Lively, forceful verse • Written to be sung • Accompanied by music

  10. “My Lute Awake!” • What did you think of the poem? • What is it about? • Who is the speaker? Be specific. • How does the speaker feel about the woman mentioned in the poem? Cite examples from the poem as evidence of your opinions. • Who do you think might be the audience of the poem? How do you know? Cite examples.

  11. Pastoral Verse • Used by poets to convey their own thoughts and feelings about love and other subjects • Presents shepherds • Rural or country settings • Idealized • Use of formal, courtly language

  12. “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” • What did you think of the poem? • What is it about? • Who is the speaker? Be specific. • Who is the audience? How do you know? Cite examples. • How does the speaker feel about his love? Cite examples from the poem as evidence of your opinions.

  13. “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd” • What did you think of the poem? • What is it about? • Who is the speaker? Be specific. • Who is the audience? How do you know? Cite examples. • What does the speaker feel about the shepherd? Cite examples from the poem as evidence of your opinions.

  14. Compare and Contrast • Create a T-chart with each poem listed at the top. Cite examples from the text for speaker, tone, motivation, and attitude about life. Then, evaluate the two poems using the list below. Cite examples from the text for speaker, tone, motivation, and attitude about life. Be ready to discuss and justify your answers. • Speaker • Tone - the attitude an author conveys toward the subject matter he or she is writing about; emotion words • Rhyme Scheme • Meter and Feet • Motivation • Attitude About Life

  15. CLOSURE • Take out your copy of Rafael Casal’s“First Week of a Break-Up” and your textbook. • Fill the entire notecard to receive full credit. You may write on all of the questions or just a few of the questions. How do you feel about the poetry of the Renaissance? Do you believe that you can relate to these poets in some way? Are these themes of love universal? If not, how do you think views have changed? What techniques or themes do see still being repeated today (In Rafael Casal’s“First Week of a Break-Up”)? What is different? Use specific examples.

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