Author Sherman Alexie talks about his new book of poetry called "Faces" and his new short story collection, "War Dances."

This video guides the viewer in pin pointing the theme of two different sonnets.

This video explains the elements of sonnets.

This video guides the viewer through identiyfing metaphors throughout a poem and their meanings.

This video explores the world of sonnets, a form of lyric poetry known for its brevity and musicality. It delves into the four main types of sonnets - Petrarchan, Shakespearean, Spenserian, and Miltonic - each with its own unique...

Explore the beauty and complexity of Shakespeare's sonnets, where love, time, and the human experience intertwine in 14 lines of poetic mastery. Delve into the structured elegance of iambic pentameter and intricate rhyme schemes as each...

In this video, the speaker explains the structure of a sonnet, a poetic form consisting of 14 lines written in iambic pentameter.

This video, entitled "Genres," explains and describes different genres of poetry.

For those special occasions, say it with a sonnet -- a 14-line poem in iambic pentameter. You don't have to be Shakespeare, either, just follow these tips.

Pupil outcome: I can explain the imagery of love and foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet’s language in Act 1, Scene 5. Key learning points: - Romeo’s use of light imagery suggests that Juliet brings hope and positivity to his life. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Shelley uses language and structure to convey his key messages about power. Key learning points: - Breaking the sonnet form reflects the way that human power and man-made structures can be disrupted and...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Brooke uses language, form and structure to express his patriotism. Key learning points: - Brooke uses personification to portray England as a mother figure, who has nurtured and cared for him his whole...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Shelley uses language, structure and form to critique powerful institutions and express the concept of the suffering of ordinary people. Key learning points: - Shelley may have used figurative language to...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Armitage presents the distance that emerges within the parental relationship over time. Key learning points: - Armitage describes a mother helping her son move into his own home as he reaches adulthood. -...

This video focuses on the structured elegance of the prologue in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," presented as a sonnet—a popular form during Shakespeare's era, typically associated with romantic expression. The analysis covers the...

In this video, hosts Ralph Holinshed and Sarah Siddons delve into William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," discussing its historical origins and influences. They explore the tragedy's themes, the significance of its prologue, and the...

Mr. Griot introduces the sonnets of William Shakespeare by reading Sonnet 30 and discussing the meaning of the text as well as the theme of the poem.

Mr. Griot shares a brief biography of William Shakespeare and discusses his contributions to the genre of drama.

In this video, viewers explore Shakespeare's use of the Sonnet form in Act 1, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet." Through analysis of the dialogue between Romeo and Juliet, the video highlights the structure of the Sonnet and its significance...

Mr. Griot shares a brief biography of William Shakespeare and discusses his contributions to the genre of drama.

This video explores the components of a lyric poem and explains how to compose a lyric poem.

This video discusses the definition of prose poetry and provides an example from the genre.

While the United States of America's education system is vast and varied, there is little doubt that, as a whole, it teaches some half truths. Considering how little non-western literature American students read, these misconceptions can...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the social expectations placed on men and women in Romeo and Juliet. See how Shakespeare provides a complex exploration of how gender impacts people. Along the way, learn how...