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Robert Burns:The Bard of Scotland
Mr. Griot teaches about the poet Robert Burns by reviewing the biography, “The Bard of Scotland.”
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Review for You: Characteristics of Poetry
Mr. Griot explores the characteristics of poetry and figurative language by looking at examples and examining text.
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Julius Caesar 3.3 Interview: Cinna the Poet
In this video, a mix-up leads to a humorous yet tense situation where Cinna the poet is mistaken for Cinna the conspirator. As he tries to explain his identity and defend his innocence, the misunderstanding escalates, highlighting the...
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
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Stephanie Burt - Taylor Swift and Her World
Stephanie Burt is a literary critic and poet at Harvard University. She is teaching a new course titled "Taylor Swift and Her World," which explores the literary art of songwriting through the lens of Taylor Swift's extensive and...
Wonderscape
The Sounds of Language: Exploring Onomatopoeia
This video delves into the figure of speech onomatopoeia, where words imitate the sounds they describe. It showcases various examples, from the clacking of shoes to the chimes in poems, illustrating how onomatopoeia enhances descriptive...
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Solitude and Intensity: the Romantic Style of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson's poetry frequently incorporates the color white, not as a symbol of purity or innocence, but as an emblem of intense emotion and passion, exemplified by her use of "white heat" as a metaphor for the soul's fervor....
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The Innovative Style of Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Emily Dickinson describes the transformative power of poetry as something that can evoke profound physical sensations. She developed a distinctive style characterized by unique punctuation, particularly the use of dashes, and near...
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Intimate Verses: the Letters and Poetry of Emily Dickinson
In 1862, Emily Dickinson initiated a lifelong correspondence with essayist Thomas Wentworth Higginson, sending him four poems and seeking his opinion on her work. Through letters, she conducted most of her significant relationships,...
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Use of Poetry and Color Themes in The Great Gatsby
"The Great Gatsby," is a short novel that is rich in language, F. Scott Fitzgerald aimed to create a work that not only captured the essence of the Jazz Age but also transcended it through poetic beauty and intricate patterns. Drawing...
Financial Times
A poem 'To John' Keats by Inua Ellams
FT Weekend Festival 2021 commissioned Inua Ellams to write a response to Keats's classic work 'To Autumn' marking his 200th anniversary. The animated poem 'To John' exposes the impact of humans on nature over those 200 years.
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I WONDER - What Is Personification?
This video is answering the question of what is personification.
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I WONDER - What Is An Onomatopoeia?
This video is answering the question of what is an onomatopoeia.
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I WONDER - What Is An Acrostic Poem?
This video is answering the question of what is an acrostic poem.
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Identifying the Theme of a Poem
"Identifying the Theme of a Poem" demonstrates strategies to use when determining the theme of a poem.
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Sandra Cisneros
A trailblazer in more ways than one, Sandra Cisneros was the first Mexican-American woman to be published by a mainstream publisher. Her work brought Hispanic culture to a wider audience of readers.
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Gwendolyn Brooks
The first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Gwendolyn Brooks wrote about the hardship and struggles of ordinary people.
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Amanda Gorman
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
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Alice Walker
As the first Black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, Alice Walker helped to bring the Black experience to readers across the globe. A true trailblazer, her work continues to entertain and enlighten.
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Erlkönig with sarcasm - Deutsch lernen
Did Erlkönig ever make sense to you? I didn't think so. Here is my version using Xtranormal and loads of sarcasm.