VISA 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Enjambment, Assonance, Simile
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Unexpected, concrete language evokes meaning; word choice suits tone & content; varied syllabics add to rhythm of poem. Evocative details; meaning is resonant in metaphor/simile; objects emblematic of mood/ emotion. Effort taken to consider the poem"s vocabulary, but word choice is somewhat expected; some abstractions used over concrete details. Simile & metaphor create meaning, but somewhat forced; issues of clarity/ intention. Generalizations & abstractions chosen over specificity; interesting words chosen for the sake of being. Clich d language; lack of consideration toward word choice. Abstractions used over image; underdeveloped thought behind images hinders emotional resonance. Failure to employ poetic techniques of image-making; images are too literal or clich . Line used as occasion for possibility; considered use of enjambment & line-ending; tension created through successful turns. Line breaks are considered, but cause some issues of clarity; missed opportunity for double meaning through choice of breaks/turns.
