Major Assignment 1: Imitation Poem

Grading Rubric
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Category Requirements Effectively imitates, parodies, or refutes a sufficient number (not all) of the following to resemble the original poem, with a number of original differences: Form of original poemrhyme scheme, meter, line length, sub-genre (sonnet, lyric or epic, medieval alliterative verse, etc.) Conventions of original poem word choice, subject, theme, tone, attitude, worldview, time period, literary devices (alliteration, etc.), directness or ambiguity of language Grammar of original poemsentence structure and syntax, word placement Ideological structure of original poemthe plot or arrangement of ideas, shift of focus from small to large or from scene to speaker, point of view, etc Imagery of original poemtypes of images drawn on (nature, astronomy, etc.) and common feelings evoked about them Imitation poem integrates original idea, plot, or worldview effectively with elements of imitation Imitation shows understanding of intent and themes of original poem and effectively mimics, parodies, or adapts them to writers new theme Poem is at least 14 lines long Poem is printed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with any spacing appropriate to the poem, and lines numbered [every 5th line] Clearly explains the most important creative choices the writer made, telling how the original was written and showing how the writer chose to imitate OR flout (refute) particular aspects of the poems form, word choice, syntax, ideology, etc. Points to specific parts of both the original poem and the imitation poem, showing specific points of similarity/dissimilarity by line number or stanza Provides a reasonable rationale for choices (the WHY) Does not overlook obvious points of similarity or departure from the original poem that beg explanation Paper is a minimum of 2-3 pages long Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1 margins Grade Grade

Poem

Effectiveness of Imitation

Originality of New Poem

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Explanatory Paper

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