Thinking critically about capitalization
Find a poem that uses unconventional capitalization (for instance, a poem by Emily Dickinson or E. E. Cummings). Read the poem a few times, at least once aloud. What effect does the capitalization or lack of capitalization have? Why do you think the poet chose to use capitalization as he or she did?
Respond in the text box below and also give source information for the poem you chose. When you are finished, click Submit to record your answers. If your instructor has assigned this exercise, your answers will be submitted to the gradebook.
Respond in the text box below and also give source information for the poem you chose. When you are finished, click Submit to record your answers. If your instructor has assigned this exercise, your answers will be submitted to the gradebook.
The following poem uses unconventional capitalization. Read it over a few times, at least once aloud. What effect does the capitalization have?...