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Presentation Response and Self Reflection

Self

Overall I think that our presentation went well, considering it was the first one.  There is defiantly room for improvement in future presentations. Something that I feel like we did well was allowing everyone to have a chance to say something during our presentation.  I also think that the way we distributed our work load among the members of our group went well.  I am proud of the way that we were able to communicate clearly with each other, as well as take constructive criticism.

I feel as though we needed to put more time into how we were to present the project.  I personally feel like I put a good amount of focus into the content of the sections that I was responsible of, but did not put the time into how I would actually present the information.  After reading and analyzing these poems by Williams Carlos Williams, I better understand the meaning of free verse poems.  I also learned about Google docs and how that is very useful in a group presentation.  In the future, I will be sure to designate time to the actual oral presentation and make sure that everything I am to present flows smoothly.

Presentation Responses:

Poetry

I found “Poetry” by Marianne Moore to be very relatable.  I feel as though through her poem is written in such a way that everyone, no matter your personality type, can relate too.  She states early on in the poem “that we/ do not admire what/ we cannot understand”.  This line is one that is meaningful and can be understood by everyone, giving us a sense of connection to the poem.   As mentioned in the presentation, Moore uses repetition of person connections, which I agree does show how poetry can be about anything.

Ars Poetica

“Ars Poetica” to me has many similarities to “Poetry” by Marianne Moore in the sense that both poems are about poetry.  A great point is made that “poems should take no effort, just like watching birds”.  This sentence seems to be a common theme in the majority of the poetry presentations.  Many of the authors that were studied wrote poems in a simple way or about simple things, but brought up ideas in their work that portrayed a deeper meaning.  MacLeish does a great job of describing poetry in his poem, and also provides us with an insight to his thought process as to how to write poetry.

Red Slippers

I believe the poem “Red Slippers” by Amy Lowell has one of the deepest meanings out of any of the poems presented.  This poem brings up questions such as why don’t people notice the shoes? And how do people become oblivious to bright things in life?  This poem also does a great job of using imagery.  The author describes the scene in a way that you can clearly picture it in your mind.  This is something that everyone can visualize, without understanding the poem.

Somewhere I have never travelled

The poem “Somewhere I have never travelled” by EE. Cummings is composed of many metaphors, as mentioned in the presentation.  There are many times though out the poem where the author compares things to nature and the seasons.  I also found it intriguing how the author used parenthesis.   By using them, it is as if he is personally giving you insight as to what he is talking about.

Helen
To me, “Helen” by Hilda Doolittle was one of the most intriguing poems.  What made this poem stand out was the strong use of allusion and similes used in the poem.  The author also wrote this poem in such a way that it is easy to understand and picture what is occurring.  Another thing that really helped with understanding this poem is that there is a movie that can help you further the content of the poem.  I think that Doolittle did a great job of writing this poem for her audience and using historical facts to portray an incredible story.

Poetry PPt

Blog Post #2

The overall theme of a design should reflect you as a person.  Create the design based off of your personal experiences, preferences, and personality.  When you first go to a website or read an article, the first thing that you notice is the font of the title, and the color scheme.  Chances are you’re not going to read something if it has a boring title, or doesn’t appear to “look” good.  You need to first capture your audience with your appearance.  Choose font titles that stand out, yet are easy to read.  Be sure that your sub titles can also be easily read and stay consistent, to give a more professional look.

Besides the actual text and fonts used, the next most important part of a design is the color.  You need to have a mood or tone set throughout the design.  Use colors that describe you, but also make sure that they are applied appropriately.  Make sure to choose colors that will also make the title stand out, and easy to read.  Often light colors such as yellow are hard to read, especially on a computer screen.  Keep your color theme consistent.  You don’t want to overwhelm your audience, you want to welcome them.