Puns, Allusions, And Other Word Secrets (Understanding Poetry) (Understanding Poetry) (Understanding Poetry) (Understanding Poetry) (Understanding Poetry) (Understanding Poetry) [Library Binding]

Jennifer Fandel (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8–In two attractive, creative volumes, the intricacies of poetry are explored. The first one deals with the importance of choosing the right word, the opportunity to create new words or strange combinations, point of view, and hidden meanings. An excellent choice of poems, from William Carlos Williamss This Is Just to Say to Audre Lordes Hanging Fire, enhances the discussion of these aspects of poetry. The text asks readers questions about their impressions and reactions to the various verses. The second title offers clear explanations and examples of perfect, slant, and internal rhymes. The various forms a poem can take, including haiku, limerick, and sonnet, are also described. From Lucille Cliftons free verse [i am accused of tending to the past] to Theodore Roethkes villanelle The Waking, the selections will increase young peoples understanding and appreciation of this word music. In both books, the various black-and-white and color illustrations create a rich visual complement to the poems. A section called Stanza Breaks provides helpful hints for writing poetry.–Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Creative Education (July 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583413413
• ISBN-13: 978-1583413418
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,788,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.