for Mon 10/12

1. Define and give an example for the terms: rhythm, foot, meter, rhyme from the terms handout.

2. Bring 3-4 typed poems to exchange and workshop in class. Also, remember to hold on to the drafts of poems so that you can include both early drafts and final revised poems in the portfolio that will be due in a few weeks.

3. Read the fiction packet #1 (short short fiction) and the Burroway on writing fiction (print this and start reading through what you can; we’ll talk about it over the next few classes).

4. Writing exercise: write a poem “about” or inspired by an abstract term (such as excitement, happiness, peace, truth, beautiful, anxiety). You cannot use this term anywhere in the poem. You should use images, concrete and sensory details, metaphor and simile instead of abstractions.

Please remember that attendance and participation make up part of your grade. If you are missing class or leaving early on a regular basis this will affect your grade. Additionally, when you are absent you miss assignments and discussion that help you to do the assignments and work for the class.