Week 04 Discussion Instructions

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This is quote from the reading in Activity 1, “How to Read Poem” by Edward Hirsch.
“Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique.”

Please answer both 1 and 2.

1. Restate this in quote in your own words.
2. With specific reference to one of the week’s sonnets, discuss your personal experience with these two components of reading poetry. Be sure to support your response with a short quote from the poem you are discussing.

 

To submit your post, follow the steps below.

1. Scroll up to the black strip at the top of the screen and click the black “plus” sign inside the white circle. It is located to the right of the course title.

2. In the box that reads “Add title,” type in a title that includes your first name, last name, and the words “Discussion 4” (example: John Hart Discussion 4).

3. Type your response in the text box. Remember that your first post must be at least 150 words in order to receive full credit.

4. Navigate to the right side of the screen and choose the Post Category “Week 34Discussion.” DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING UNDER THE BOX THAT READS “CATEGORY STICK.” LEAVE THAT AS IT. (It will read “Select Category.”)

5. Publish the post by clicking the blue button on the right.

6. Please leave a thoughtful reply to the post of one other classmate. Remember that your comments to others should be at least 75 words in order to receive full credit.