Reading Aloud Exercise
Listen for and jot down what you think the “conceit” or extended analogy of things being compared with no clear connection might very well be.
Let’s practice by listening to “The Flea” and talking about what might be the TWO things that don’t naturally appear connected that are being compared to one another, being seen as “alike”.
Listen to Readings: Students will be called upon to read aloud, others will be asked to listen and jot down impressions and what they think, if there is one, is the “conceit” of the poem
The Undertaking
Air and Angels
The Funeral
Elegy 16
Elegy 19
For each jot down what you think are the things being compared to each other, be prepared to share.
Listen to Recording and Listen for the Meaning Behind
Listen to Orson Welles read John Donne’s “Mediation 17” and be prepared to share your thoughts and impressions of the poem.
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