Sunday, February 24, 2008

Two voice poems

Only A …Two voice poem

A two-voice poem is a poem written in two columns, where two different perspectives are explored as in a dialogue. The purpose of a two-voice poem is to show the different perspectives as well as similarities of two sides. These poems are meant to be read out loud, in pairs, where the voices alternate/ take turns, and sometimes speak in unison.

Your poem should explore the inner world of the girls and the older woman in “Only A”. Include lines from the story as well as your own words to accomplish this. Challenge yourself to look beneath the surface of this story. Allude to larger issues at play in South African history, or the human experience, and don’t be afraid to use figurative language (symbols, metaphors, similes, personification).

You can see an example of this at:
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1709882

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