Romantic+Poetry+02

As part of our classroom activities where we have been studying the different trends in American literature, you will be expected to participate in this Romantic Poetry wiki. We have been focusing on the Romantics trend this week, including the Fireside poets and their works. As part of our discussion, I would like you to read the following 10 poems – all of which were written by Romantic writers. Choose **three ** of the Romantic poems that you would like to discuss; then post a comment about **each ** poem and its connection to Romantic literature.
 * Romantic Poetry Analysis Wiki **

 You may consider any of the following ideas when making your posts:
 * Connection to Romantic characteristics
 * Use of literary devices – figurative language, irony, symbolism, imagery, etc.
 * Connection to the American Romantic Hero and his characteristics

 As part of your assignment, you must explore a literary or style device being used by the author that helps develop the theme of the poem, or you may focus on the attributes of the poem that connects to the American Romantic Hero as well as the theme.

 Remember if someone else has covered your idea, you must either find another example of bring something new to the discussion for it to count. You may not simply reply, "Good point!" Your ideas will be scored for accuracy, completeness and insight.

 So to reiterate, you will be making three entries total. Each entry must be on a separate poem.

 This will count as two formative grades.

 This is due **Sunday, December 18th by 11:59 p.m.**