Questions: To receive credit, you must answer in complete, thoughtful sentences on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Both artists use a combination of simile and metaphor in their lines. The first line of Hearts” is “Stereo a metaphor. Find and write down a simile from the lyrics. The first line of Red, Red Rose” is a simile. “A Find and write down a metaphor from the poem. 2. Both artists use exaggeration to emphasize the intensity of love. Cite an example of this from each piece. 3. Closely examine the rhyme scheme of each piece and explain any patterns you find. 4. Which two lines from the Burns poem most closely echo the theme of the Gym Class Heroes song? 5. In the final stanza of the Burns poem, we discover that the lovers are soon to be parted. What effect, if any, do you suppose this impending separation is having on the couple’s love? 6. Some scholars argue that popular song lyrics do not technically qualify as poetry. Write a short passage in which you defend Hearts” as a piece of poetry. Be sure to include an examination of “Stereo at least three poetic techniques as you present your case. 7. Would it be better to have a love that’s like a red rose or a stereo? Explain the differences and defend your choice. 8. Ultimately, which of these two pieces of writing do you find more effective in communicating the narrator’s thoughts to the audience? Explain why you prefer one work over the other.
Questions: To receive credit, you must answer in complete, thoughtful sentences on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Both artists use a combination of simile and metaphor in their lines. The first line of “Stereo Hearts” is a metaphor. Find and write down a simile from the lyrics. The first line of “A Red, Red Rose” is a simile. Find and write down a metaphor from the poem. 2. Both artists use exaggeration to emphasize the intensity of love. Cite an example of this from each piece. 3. Closely examine the rhyme scheme of each piece and explain any patterns you find. 4. Which two lines from the Burns poem most closely echo the theme of the Gym Class Heroes song? 5. In the final stanza of the Burns poem, we discover that the lovers are soon to be parted. What effect, if any, do you suppose this impending separation is having on the couple’s love? 6. Some scholars argue that popular song lyrics do not technically qualify as poetry. Write a short passage in which you defend “Stereo Hearts” as a piece of poetry. Be sure to include an examination of at least three poetic techniques as you present your case. 7. Would it be better to have a love that’s like a red rose or a stereo? Explain the differences and defend your choice. 8. Ultimately, which of these two pieces of writing do you find more effective in communicating the narrator’s thoughts to the audience? Explain why you prefer one work over the other.
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