Poetry is a universal vehicle for communicating thought and feeling.
Different forms of poetry employ a wide array of strategies for presenting their messages. Examines many of these forms and teaches the appreciation of the creative devices used by different poets. In close readings of the poems, responds to the language, relate poets' attitudes to the forms they employ, and builds recognition of the poet's workshop of tools. The intimacy and intensity of performance make special demands on the playwright but also offer rich rewards. Examines the various forms western drama has taken over the ages, its blending of realistic and symbolic elements, and its use as a vehicle for the examination of social issues.