Write a one paragraph essay that answers the question, “What makes good political poetry?”

Complete “Poetry Essay 3 Outline Worksheet” and “Final Writing Assignment”. They both goes together. Use two poems that you have read about as examples (you could use other poetry) to demonstrate both what political poetry looks like and what good poetry looks like.

Final Wriitng Assignment

Write a one paragraph essay that answers the question, “What makes good political poetry?”
To write a one paragraph essay, begin with a topic sentence that addresses the main topic of the paragraph.
Follow the topic sentence/ inference with at least three integrated quotes with explanations that support the inference made in the topic sentence.
Conclude with 2-3 sentences of application that state why this question is important.

To answer the question, “What is good political poetry?”
The first sentence would have to summarize the perspective on what is good, political poetry.
Provide and explain at least one source that answers the question, “What is political poetry?”
Provide example/s of political poetry (one line could satisfy this with sufficient explanation of the overall poem and what the line you quoted is achieving in the poem)
Provide and explain at least one source that helps answer the question, “What is good poetry?”
Provide an example of good poetry (one line could satisfy this with sufficient explanation of the overall poem and what the line you quoted is achieving in the poem)
Conclude these thoughts by combining the answers to what is good poetry and what is political poetry. Consider if another example is necessary.
Finish the one paragraph essay with 2-3 sentences of application where you state what you believe the worth is of good political poetry to you or to the world in general.

Basic Structure of Final Writing Assignment

Topic Sentence. Transition to quote good poetry. Good poetry “expands the consciousness of the reader” (Gibbon). The symbolic action of poetry has the effect of gratifying the readers to act, express themselves, think consciously and take a noticeable stance toward life. Readers will be motivated to increase their awareness and their capabilities to help find positive meaning to life in society. They have the ability to proceed to go above and beyond their expectations, thoughts and imagination to bring about change to society. It will allow readers to relinquish endless possibilities to challenge not only themselves to seek changes but not to limit their opportunities to help those that are voiceless. Intro to specific example of good poetry, maybe quoting from your poem, but not necessary. Explanation of why the poem is an example of good poetry. Blue missing on political poetry, orange missing on political poetry Political poems should not reflect dictatorship but rather the poets should use their voices to oppose the unjust governance of leaders and the injustices individuals face in society. It evokes readers to challenge their inner voice and be awakened to change, to transform their lives to confidence. Example from a specific poem exemplifying good political poetry. Your explanation of why this is good political poetry.Statement that summarizes and combines both good and political. Then concluding thoughts that shows the significance of these thoughts in the real world.

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