Assignment 1
Read the assignment and write down the answers in English. You may use English-language Internet sources to help you.
a Poetry is a form of literature. Name 3 or more other forms of literature or writing in general.
b Name 3 or more English-language poets.
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Assignment 2
Read the text. For each definition, find the word or expression it describes in the text and write it down.
- the writings of a poet; poems…………………………………………………………………………………………..
- had a special meaning or importance in a personal way………………………………………………………
- full of confusion and unrest, sometimes involving violence…………………………………………………..
- a time when people will have to take responsibility for actions in the past……………………………..
- a sudden, large increase…………………………………………………………………………………………………
- rebirth; revival………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- continuing to happen……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
- the act of destroying something……………………………………………………………………………………….
- building something again that has been destroyed……………………………………………………………..
- to appear after a difficult period………………………………………………………………………………………
- a period of quiet…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
- to the inside of your mind………………………………………………………………………………………………..
- after the pandemic………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
- disagreements or fighting between groups of people…………………………………………………………..
- serious and careful thought…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Assignment 3
a Choose the best summary.
1 After a difficult year of pandemic and protest, interest in poetry is growing.
2 In the United States, the Library of Congress selects a poet laureate each year.
3 Since the Renaissance, poetry has always been an important art form.
4 Visits to the poetry website Poets.org have gone up 25 percent in the past year.
b “Poetry is having a moment.” What does this mean?
1 It doesn’t take long to read a poem.
2 Poetry is very popular right now.
3 Reading poems means you have some spare time.
4 Take a moment to read a poem.
c How can poetry help people with their lives?
1 Poems can help people understand children better.
2 Poetry gives people courage to do the right thing in times of protest and a pandemic.
3 Poetry may give people a way to understand themselves and the world around them.
4 Poets can sell more books and earn some money when poetry is popular.
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