1-Choose one of this poems (linked below). Re-read it, following the instructions in “Introduction to Poetry”
presentation. What specific features (such as word choice, repetition, imagery, metaphors, or structural
features) do you notice? Describe a few features of the poem and analyze their significance. Make sure to cite
the poem properly.
Rafael Campo peoms:
https://medhum.med.nyu.edu/magazine/?page_id=6443
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/54466/the-changing-face-of-aids-v-elegy-for-the-aids-virus
Melvin Dixon peoms:
https://bb.csueastbay.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-6909222-dt-content-rid-68803022_1/xid-68803022_1
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/146841/heartbeats
- What connections can you draw between Rafael Campo’s TEDx talk and his poetry.
-below is the link to the video of Rafael Campo’s TEDx talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYIYiE2b_6U&feature=emb_title
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