Author Archives: Professor Sean Scanlan

Hi Class, I love it whenever I see poetry in public places. Here’s four poems that our beloved MTA has shared with New Yorkers: http://www.mta.info/mta/aft/poetry/poetry.html?year=2012&poem=1   Enjoy, Prof. Scanlan

Realism Modernism American Renaissance Harlem Renaissance Naturalism Victorian Metaphor—tv image Simile Litotes Enjambment Free verse Prose poem Hyperbole Pun Humor Lyric poem Epigram Paradox Tendency wit/ Wit Irony Alliteration Personification Assonance Allusion Diction Denotation/connotation Occasion Narrative Satire   POEMS TO … Continue reading →

Hi Class, First, I’ve posted the details for Essay 2–go to the “Assignments” tab and print it out. In addition, I’ve posted an example of a comparison essay under the assignment details. Second, because we missed an entire week due … Continue reading →

Hi Class, 1. I’ve updated the “Readings” menu tab. Now you can view the Wit/Humor definitions and the handout on Meter, Stress, and Foot. 2. We will have a reading my Prof. Monique Ferrell on Wednesday, November 28th.  3. The … Continue reading →

Hi Class, *** Remember: Journal 5 consists of defining “comedy” and then finding an example of comedy in Poems of New York (1 page, typed). *** I have three poets lined up for the end of the semester: 1. George … Continue reading →

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Dear Class, You probably know this by now, but in case you did not, classes are cancelled until Friday, November 2nd. That means that I will see you all on November 7th. Be sure to bring in your Comic Poems … Continue reading →

Hi Class, First, I want to say thank you for sticking with me as we wrestled with poetic meter. You all did a great job on a difficult topic, and I hope that you gained some knowledge about the intricacies … Continue reading →

Hi Class, I thought that last Wednesday’s in-class discussion was very productive, and that it was a good introduction to explication. Please look over this example of explication as it does a fine job of getting at the heart of … Continue reading →

Hi Class, Remember that we do not have class on Wednesday, September 26th. For the following Wednesday (October 3rd), read up to page 51 in your Poetry of New York book (make sure to bring it to class as well). … Continue reading →