Thursday, August 20, 2026
Daily Journal
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po·em
/ˈpōəm,pōm/
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a piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanzaic structure.
Today's Work
1 of 3/4 slide presentations:
- "on connotation" by Stephanie Burt: (Links to an external site.) Burt discusses implied meanings of words.
- "Invisible Architecture" by Barbara Guest: (Links to an external site.) Guest discusses diction and how it contributes to the poem.
- "Sight Specific, Sound Specific (Links to an external site.)": Nathaniel Macky discusses how performance adds a new layer to poetry.
- A Brief Guide to the Beat Poets
1 of 3/4 Class Presentations
Quote of the Day
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.