Today, I covered Writing with Poetry in my Writing True class. I was tasked to come up with examples for different figures of speech, as well as accomplish a couple of sentence reversal exercises.
My Own Examples of Figures of Speech
SIMILE
I rode the MRT this morning and we were packed like sardines inside the train.
METAPHOR
My breakfast is my arsenal.
HYPERBOLE
I have an eternity to love you.
IRONY
I failed Calculus but I worked in Finance.
ALLITERATION
Piping hot pour-over. Random run. Horrendous heat.
PERSONFICATION
My notebook is insisting that I write. The cardio punched my gut.
OXYMORON
I workout to relax. I work to enjoy my time.
ZEUGMA
I ate my breakfast and my hesitations.
METONYMY
"Insurance policy" for my college degree
"Compass" for inspiration
SYNECHDOCHE
"Blog" for a website. "Minds" for thinking employees.
ANAPHORA
I wrote my blog entry. I wrote my day. I wrote my present. I wrote my future.
EPIPHORA
I will never quit my job. I enjoy my job. I will fight for my job.
ANTITHESIS
School is theoretical, work is the real world.
Many can dance, but few can endure.
CHIASMUS
Never let your worries burden you or your burden worry you.
Converting straightforward sentences into poetic ones.
1) I FELL IN LOVE AND BROKE MY HEART.
I woke my sleeping heart with coffee and poured chamomile over it afterwards.
2) I'M TIRED AND HUNGRY.
I am wiped out and as famished as an uncharged smartphone
3) MY PHONE IS MISSING.
My phone dissolved into thin air.
4) BUY THIS HOUSE.
Conquer this house and establish your kingdom.
Converting poetic sentences into straightforward ones.
1) I AM NOT YOURS, NOT LOST IN YOU. NOT LOST, ALTHOUGH I LONG TO BE.
We are not together, but I want to fall in love with you.
2) SO YES, I WILL GLADLY TAKE ON YOUR OCEAN JUST TO SWIM BENEATH YOU.
I would like to be with you even if I have to be the one to adjust to you.
3)WANT IS TEN THOUSAND BLUE FEATHERS FALLING ALL AROUND ME, AND ME UNABLE TO STOMACH THAT I MIGHT CATCH FIVE
BUT NEVER TEN THOUSAND.
I want many things but I can only have half of those in reality.
Final Task: Letter to Myself
(Written yesterday, May 15, 2017)
Dear Sam,
I am proud of how you worked out this morning, starting with your ab routine, then a HIIT workout, and finishing off with three rounds of moves for your glutes and thighs. I was thrilled when you told that rude man in the MRT to stop occupying your space because he has more than enough already for himself. You practically told that man to stop grabbing your handrail and stop leaning on you. No one in the MRT had the guts to do that in your section and I could tell that everyone was watching you. You did not let this stop you, and you continued telling the man to move until he did. Well done also for the way you pushed that man when he tried blocking your way as you exited the train. He tried one cheap move, but you responded with a silent clapback. I am pleased with how you stood your ground this morning and how you kept your composure in the office. I am proud of your poise even when you felt like hunching. You did well, and you were a class act. Not to mention that you can walk in high heels now and you even own the aisle with your strut.
I hope that you will never lose your swagger while keeping your feet planted firmly on the ground. I hope that you will continue working out so you can sculpt your abs while eliminating the need for the second cup of coffee due to all those calories burned. I'm excited to see how your sassy comebacks will move you forward. Never let go of your grace, but always be sharp with your wit. You got this, Lucas. The Force is strong in you.
Love,
Sam