PinnedIsabella SilvestreThe BluesA truly American poetic form, the blues is defined as “a music of mournful and haunting character, originating among Negroes of the…Apr 16, 2021Apr 16, 2021
Isabella SilvestrePodcast: Script DraftIntroduction: Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for tuning in. You’re listening to In-Form, the podcast where we talk about poetry, and all the…May 22, 2021May 22, 2021
Isabella SilvestreList Poetry: Brainstorming my PodcastThe poetic form I have chosen: The list poem (pg.359)May 22, 2021May 22, 2021
Isabella SilvestreHip-Hop: The Most Influential Form of Poetry.Hip-hop has been impacting the culture of American society for about three-decades now, and it has proven to be one of the most…Apr 19, 20211Apr 19, 20211
Isabella SilvestreSonetto ClassicoThe sonnet is one of the most well-known forms of poetry in history. Many of us were introduced to sonnets when first reading William…Mar 29, 20211Mar 29, 20211
Isabella SilvestrePantun/PantoumIn Vince Gotera’s analysis of the pantoum, he makes a great effort to include the origin of the form. It comes from Malay, and its…Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
Isabella SilvestreHaiku and it’s ImageWhen first learning about poetry, I was taught that the haiku is made up of three lines that follow a 5–7–5 syllable pattern. But after…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Isabella SilvestreComponents of the Ghazal- Matla (the opening line) sets up a scheme rhyme (Qafia) and refrain (radif)Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Isabella SilvestreGhazal and RepetitionAgha Shahid Ali says that “The ghazal has a stringently formal disunity.” (pg. 210) A ghazal is made up of many couplets, at least five…Mar 1, 20212Mar 1, 20212
Isabella SilvestreWhere Do You Know From VlogHi guys! I definitely don’t have what it takes to be a vlogger, it took me like 10 times to get a good video. But here is some information…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021