Discuss how symbols or metaphors are used in the poem you chose for this assignment. •Identify the key symbol(s) or metaphor(s) within the work. •Explain the meanings they convey to readers. •How do these elements enrich the poem and deepen your understanding of its themes?
Assignment 1: Symbolism and Metaphor in Poetry Question Choose one poem from among those you were assigned this week. Post a response of at least 150 words. •Discuss how symbols or metaphors are used in the poem you chose for this assignment. •Identify the key symbol(s) or metaphor(s) within the work. •Explain the meanings they convey to readers. •How do these elements enrich the poem and deepen your understanding of its themes? Remember that claims in all parts of the assignment should be substantiated by excerpts from appropriate sources. Use APA rules of style for quotations, paraphrases, and summaries as well as in-text citations and references. Quoted material should not exceed 25% of your response. Use Make sure to look over the instructions on this page carefully. Also, make sure to read the Overview of Week 2 Assignments for any special instructions I might have for this week’s assignments. If you are not sure what is required, don’t hesitate to contact me for clarification. Lastly, make sure to familiarize yourself with the Grading Criteria that are listed above, which will give you an idea of what is expected from you for this assignment and how your work will be graded. This APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources. Pick from the following poems: ?Gwendolyn Brooks, “We Real Cool” (p. 387) ?Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “How Do I Love Thee” (p. 662) ?Robert Burns, “Oh, My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose” (p. 662) ?E. E. Cummings, “In Just-” (p. 458) ?E. E. Cummings, “Somewhere I Have Never Travelled” (p. 684) ?Paul Laurence Dunbar, “We Wear the Mask” (p. 574) ?Seamus Heaney, “Digging” (p. 715) ?Gerard Manley Hopkins, “Spring and Fall” (p. 724) NO PLAGARISM (TURNITIN WILL BE USED) also be sure to cite and quote material to show you have read poem and understand. This will give the reader a better understanding as well. Cite all references at the end properly.
