Tuesday 10 September 2013

Tips For Studying Mormon Poems

By Helene Norris


A reader might go through a Mormon poem just for the fun of it or to facilitate passing of a poetry paper. Either way, this article offers some guidance to the reader that can help him or her get a glimpse of what the poet had in mind. Following the tips contained in this guide will enable anyone discuss Mormon poems with much more confidence.

One trick is to read the poems up to the end. Stopping to puzzle over a tricky section can be tempting. By reading the entire poem however, one can get the overall idea that the author is trying to convey. A reader should put the subject matter into consideration, which is what the poem is literary all about, as well as all emerging themes. There are the ideas that the author wants a reader to digest after going through it.

The reader should also think about the poems mood, while also putting into consideration what the poet wants them to feel after reading it. Generally, the tone can have any of two effects; uplifting the reader or leaving them feeling sad. A number of Mormon poems usually incorporate a purposeful mood change whereby a seeming upbeat poem ends up in a grave manner, or a downbeat one ends happily. An author will structure the poem quite carefully; hence it is the role of the reader to figure out the number of verses or stanzas it is divided into. Every stanza most likely examines a new mood or thought.

Listening to the sound of the words is another vital tip. Since poetry is designed to be read out loud, the reader should not be embarrassed about reciting the poem to themselves. Doing this will allow him or her to find out if it has a regular rhythm or rhyme, together with any words the poet has chosen due to the way they sound.

For instance, the author may use alliteration in order to draw the readers attention to a certain image or line, or even use assonance. Other aural techniques to watch out for are onomatopoeia, whereby words are used to echo the sound word itself, as well as sibilance.

The next tip involves considering any other techniques that the poet uses. For instance, the reader should examine how the author utilizes imagery. To put it simply, it is how language is used in helping the reader visualize a picture of the poems events. To achieve this, the author might use a metaphor or simile to help whoever reads the poem draw a comparison between the ideas.

A simile uses particular words to draw attention to a comparison aspect. On the other hand, metaphors use direct comparison, and can be more difficult since the reader is told a single thing is actually something else. Considering why a poet opted to use a particular comparison over the other is of great importance.

A reader should not fail to seek help if the above tips do not work. Mormon poems are after all composed to be enjoyed. Therefore, the more a person reads, the less the need to seek reference to these tips.




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