English IIXL / Shakely
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Date _____/_____
Log #____ (do not number until Quarterly collection)
PV Log: (circle one) Poem / Movie / Picture / Lyric
Ode on Melancholy
Title ___________________________________
John Keats
Author / Director / _________________________________
Context (Where Found / Viewed / Read?)
Shmoop
Content / CD / Summary / Precis (Say? “Plot? Setting/Situation? Key lines/phrases scenes, etc? )
A speaker defines that in order to experience joy and happiness, one
must fist deal with pain and melancholy.
Content / CM / Meaning? / Theme(s)?
The poem's main point is to overcome obstacles in life. One does not
simply achieve something without working towards it. In order to feel true
happiness and joy, one must overcome an important obstacle or period
of pain. Experiencing pain forms one's character and attitude.
Form (Diction? Construction Terms? Symbolism?)
Ode
Commentary (What do you want to say? Why like? Questions? Synthesis / Allusions-Connections /
Relevance to personal experience, to literature, 20Q’s? etc.)? “Poetic” Traits?
This poem demonstrates an important ideal in society. Happiness does
not just randomly come int life, it is gained. This poem's meaning is
strong, and it teaches the reader. The meaning is inspiring, and that is
what makes it special.
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English IIXL / Shakely
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Date _____/_____
Log #____ (do not number until Quarterly collection)
PV Log: (circle one) Poem / Movie / Picture / Lyric
Proem
Title ___________________________________
Octavio Paz
Author / Director _________________________________
Context (Where Found / Viewed / Read?)
Shmoop
Content / CD / Summary / Precis (Say? “Plot? Setting/Situation? Key lines/phrases scenes, etc? )
The poem defines what a poem truly is. Poetry breaks rules and gives the
reader illusions. The true meaning of the poem is hidden behind the
illusions.
Content / CM / Meaning? / Theme(s)?
This poem demonstrates how people can easily overlook what a poem is.
The main idea is to "look between the lines." Poetry is not just words
thrown onto a piece of paper. Instead, it communicates ideas and values
that people should accept.
Form (Diction? Construction Terms? Symbolism?)
Free Verse
Commentary (What do you want to say? Why like? Questions? Synthesis / Allusions-Connections /
Relevance to personal experience, to literature, 20Q’s? etc.)? “Poetic” Traits?
This poem is fantastic, because it is truthful on every level. It
communicates how poetry is overlooked, and uses concise examples. The
poem's meaning is relevant to the entire Poetic Vision project, and all
ideas expressed are significant.