A parody, is used to mock, comment on, or make fun at an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric or ironic imitation.
Often, the most satisfying element of a good parody is seeing others mistake it for the genuine article.
Parody may be found in music, art or culture, including literature, music (although "parody" in music has an earlier, somewhat different meaning than for other art forms), animation, gaming and cinema.
Poems, may also be written as a parody to mock or humour at some genuine original contexts.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Onomatopoeia
An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates or suggests the source of the sound that it describes. Onomatopoeia (as an uncountable noun) refers to the property of such words. Common occurrences of onomatopoeias include animal noises, such as "oink" or "meow" or "roar".
In poetry, such animal noises are commonly referred as onomatopoeias. They are inserted into poems to give the reader some auditory effects. For animal sounds, words like quack (duck), bark (dog), roar (lion) and meow (cat) are typically used in English. Some of these words are used both as nouns and as verbs.
An onomatopoeia is also another figurative language used to write poems.
In poetry, such animal noises are commonly referred as onomatopoeias. They are inserted into poems to give the reader some auditory effects. For animal sounds, words like quack (duck), bark (dog), roar (lion) and meow (cat) are typically used in English. Some of these words are used both as nouns and as verbs.
An onomatopoeia is also another figurative language used to write poems.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ambiguity
Ambiguity is a condition where information can be understood or interpreted in more than one way.
Sometimes the context may play a role in resolving ambiguity. Ambiguity can be found in various contexts.
1)Visual art.
In visual art, certain images are visually ambiguous, such as the Necker cube, which can be interpreted in two ways.Perceptions of such objects remain stable for a time, before different perceptions take place. And thus resolving ambiguity.
2)Music
In music, pieces or sections which confound expectations and may be or are interpreted simultaneously in different ways are ambiguous. Different rhythms, ambiguous phrasing, meters.
Most ambiguous music are found in Africa.
In conclusion, ambiguity can be found in many forms of daily life, even in poems. Some contexts may be ambiguous, difficult to perceive or comprehend.
Sometimes the context may play a role in resolving ambiguity. Ambiguity can be found in various contexts.
1)Visual art.
In visual art, certain images are visually ambiguous, such as the Necker cube, which can be interpreted in two ways.Perceptions of such objects remain stable for a time, before different perceptions take place. And thus resolving ambiguity.
2)Music
In music, pieces or sections which confound expectations and may be or are interpreted simultaneously in different ways are ambiguous. Different rhythms, ambiguous phrasing, meters.
Most ambiguous music are found in Africa.
In conclusion, ambiguity can be found in many forms of daily life, even in poems. Some contexts may be ambiguous, difficult to perceive or comprehend.
Personification
A personification is like a metaphor, but abstractly is represented as in person.
A description of an object as being a living person or animal as in: "The frowning cliff". This relates to human qualities, as the word frowning, is used as a human expression. In poems, personifications are widely used to interest the reader more.
In conclusion, personifications are used metaphorically to describe an object with human qualities abstractly. Many of these are used in poems.
A description of an object as being a living person or animal as in: "The frowning cliff". This relates to human qualities, as the word frowning, is used as a human expression. In poems, personifications are widely used to interest the reader more.
In conclusion, personifications are used metaphorically to describe an object with human qualities abstractly. Many of these are used in poems.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Irony
Irony, linked to deception, feigned ignorance, is a situation, literary technique, or rhetorical device, in which there is a discordance, that goes strikingly beyond the most simple and evident meaning of words or actions.
Verbal and situational irony is often intentionally used as emphasis in an assertion of a truth.
The ironic form of simile, irony used in sarcasm, and some forms of litotes may involve the emphasis of one's meaning by deliberate use of language that states the direct opposite of the truth, or drastically and obviously understates a factual connection.
In fictional dramatic irony, the artist causes a character, acting as a mouthpiece, to speak or act in a way intentionally contrary to the truth. This again is a method that highlights the literal facts by giving the example of a fictional person who is strikingly ignorant of them.
In certain kinds of situational or historical irony that occur outside works of fiction, a certain factual truth is highlighted by some person's complete ignorance, or belief in the opposite, of it—however, this contrast does not occur by human design.
In some religious contexts, such situations have been seen as the deliberate work of divine providence to emphasize facts, and taunt or toy with humans for not being aware of them in situations where they could easily have been enlightened.
Ironies can also be alternatively used in poetry.
Verbal and situational irony is often intentionally used as emphasis in an assertion of a truth.
The ironic form of simile, irony used in sarcasm, and some forms of litotes may involve the emphasis of one's meaning by deliberate use of language that states the direct opposite of the truth, or drastically and obviously understates a factual connection.
In fictional dramatic irony, the artist causes a character, acting as a mouthpiece, to speak or act in a way intentionally contrary to the truth. This again is a method that highlights the literal facts by giving the example of a fictional person who is strikingly ignorant of them.
In certain kinds of situational or historical irony that occur outside works of fiction, a certain factual truth is highlighted by some person's complete ignorance, or belief in the opposite, of it—however, this contrast does not occur by human design.
In some religious contexts, such situations have been seen as the deliberate work of divine providence to emphasize facts, and taunt or toy with humans for not being aware of them in situations where they could easily have been enlightened.
Ironies can also be alternatively used in poetry.
Satire
A Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts.
Satires are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement.
Although satires are usually meant to be funny, its greater purpose is constructive social criticism, using wit as a weapon.
A common feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm—"in satire, irony is militant" —but parody, exaggeration, comparison, analogy, are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to approve (or at least accept as natural) the very things the satirist wishes to attack.
Satires are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement.
Although satires are usually meant to be funny, its greater purpose is constructive social criticism, using wit as a weapon.
A common feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm—"in satire, irony is militant" —but parody, exaggeration, comparison, analogy, are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to approve (or at least accept as natural) the very things the satirist wishes to attack.
Poetry
Poetry is a form of literature art, in which language, is used for its evocative qualities, in addition to its apparent meaning.
Poetry may be written independently, as discrete poems, or may occur in conjunction with other arts such as: poetic drama, prose poetry, hymns, or lyrics.Poetry, and discussions of it, have a long history. Early attempts to define poetry, such as, Aristotle's Poetics, focused on the uses of speech in rhetoric, drama, song, and comedy.
Later attempts concentrated on features such as repetition, verse form and rhyme, and emphasized the aesthetics which distinguish poetry from prose. From the mid-20th century, poetry has sometimes been more loosely defined as a fundamental creative act using language.
Many elements are added in poetry, such as : Irony, symbolism, ambiguity, and others, to open to multiple interpretations.
Poems, often uses particular forms and conventions to suggest alternative meanings in the words, or to evoke emotional or sensual responses
Similes, Metaphors, Personifications, are all added inside to create a sense of resonance, between otherwise disparate images.
These images, are a layering of meanings, forming connections, which are not perceived.
In rhymes or rhythms, kindred forms of resonance may also exist.
Poetry may be written independently, as discrete poems, or may occur in conjunction with other arts such as: poetic drama, prose poetry, hymns, or lyrics.Poetry, and discussions of it, have a long history. Early attempts to define poetry, such as, Aristotle's Poetics, focused on the uses of speech in rhetoric, drama, song, and comedy.
Later attempts concentrated on features such as repetition, verse form and rhyme, and emphasized the aesthetics which distinguish poetry from prose. From the mid-20th century, poetry has sometimes been more loosely defined as a fundamental creative act using language.
Many elements are added in poetry, such as : Irony, symbolism, ambiguity, and others, to open to multiple interpretations.
Poems, often uses particular forms and conventions to suggest alternative meanings in the words, or to evoke emotional or sensual responses
Similes, Metaphors, Personifications, are all added inside to create a sense of resonance, between otherwise disparate images.
These images, are a layering of meanings, forming connections, which are not perceived.
In rhymes or rhythms, kindred forms of resonance may also exist.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Writing Activity on Poems.
This is a short poem written by me, I have taken LOTS of thought into it, I hope you can understand it!
A murmur rose,soft,probing
Inconsequential,ephemeral,
Gossamers of words,insubstantial,
drifted like leaves at autumn's end
The tree stood silently
the girth a testimony.
Wise, prescient, in the midst
Enduring, resolute.
Glancing intimidating eyes,
darting around vigilantly.
Observant as eagles,
ready to pounce on their prey.
The icicle meets in the
brilliance of the light.
The nesting in spring,
A new season begins.
I hope you will like my poem as I had really thought hard into it!
A murmur rose,soft,probing
Inconsequential,ephemeral,
Gossamers of words,insubstantial,
drifted like leaves at autumn's end
The tree stood silently
the girth a testimony.
Wise, prescient, in the midst
Enduring, resolute.
Glancing intimidating eyes,
darting around vigilantly.
Observant as eagles,
ready to pounce on their prey.
The icicle meets in the
brilliance of the light.
The nesting in spring,
A new season begins.
I hope you will like my poem as I had really thought hard into it!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Figurative Language.
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I think that this poem uses the figurative language term of hyperbole. Hyperbole in a concise definition, is an exaggerated statement. The poet uses "I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me." The repetition of it are all exaggerations of how phenomenal the woman is. It creates an overly phenomenal emphasis, and shows the reader the extent to which it has become.
I like this poem because of the repetitive use of "I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal, That's me." It really does show how phenomenal the woman is, as explained from the detailed lyrics above. This hyperbole just emphasises more on the phenomenal woman, as portrayed in the lyrics above.It creates a sense that the woman acknowledges that she is phenomenal and thus is very interesting. The lyrics are organized, well-written and I like this poem very much.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
I think that this poem uses the figurative language term of hyperbole. Hyperbole in a concise definition, is an exaggerated statement. The poet uses "I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me." The repetition of it are all exaggerations of how phenomenal the woman is. It creates an overly phenomenal emphasis, and shows the reader the extent to which it has become.
I like this poem because of the repetitive use of "I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal, That's me." It really does show how phenomenal the woman is, as explained from the detailed lyrics above. This hyperbole just emphasises more on the phenomenal woman, as portrayed in the lyrics above.It creates a sense that the woman acknowledges that she is phenomenal and thus is very interesting. The lyrics are organized, well-written and I like this poem very much.
Monday, March 1, 2010
My favourite soccer team is....AC MILAN!
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan and as just Milan in Italy, is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy. The club was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin, Alfred Edwards, and four other Englishmen, and has since spent most of its history in the top flight of Italian football, having spent only two years in Serie B in the eighties. They have won several cups, and holds the record for holding 18 recognized FIFA titles. They have won some of the most prestigious teams in the world and is also counted as one of the best teams in the world. I will continue to support them and watch them defeat well known teams like Chelsea and Arsenal.
Interesting Facts About Animals!!
Did you know that Mosquitoes have 47 teeth?
Did you know that a snail's reproductive organs are in its head?
Did you know that Emus can't walk backwards?
In a fight between a polar bear and a lion, the polar bear will win!
Amazing facts right? Well, I read them up in a book and decided to post it to enlighten you more about animals all around us. It is so fascinating to see that animals have such distinctive and interesting facts! While I was reading this book, I went "Wow" everytime I see extremely eye opening facts. Okay, I hope this made you "Wow" too! I will now continue reading it, so, bye!(:
Did you know that a snail's reproductive organs are in its head?
Did you know that Emus can't walk backwards?
In a fight between a polar bear and a lion, the polar bear will win!
Amazing facts right? Well, I read them up in a book and decided to post it to enlighten you more about animals all around us. It is so fascinating to see that animals have such distinctive and interesting facts! While I was reading this book, I went "Wow" everytime I see extremely eye opening facts. Okay, I hope this made you "Wow" too! I will now continue reading it, so, bye!(:
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Intra-personal( Who would you want to be friends with in Flowers For Algernon. ( Explain Why)
I would want to be friends with Charlie Gordon. He is a friendly person, and is also willing to have friends. Charlie Gordon had an IQ of 68, thus he has no true friends and I would want to be his true friend. I do not like people pretending to be his friend and then make fun of him and hurting him. I would want to be his friend in order to protect him from bullies. I would also want to be like Miss Kinnian , as she is willing to teach Charlie from the heart. Charlie Gordon is a caring person and I feel that he should have more true friends to pick him up whenever he falls. He is also a very hardworking person as he is willing to practise hard and remember everything he had learned. I admire his good points and would also want to learn from him.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Cross Country!
On 24/2/10, it was the annual Cross Country run for HCI, everyone has to run a long distance or either 3km or 4km. It was in the early morning, at around 8am when we started the cross country run. Even the teachers had to run! We were all energized and all ready to start. Before the run, we did our warm up. Our warm up comprises of exercises which really stretch our muscles and get us all ready for the run. When we, Sec 1, started the run, we were all exuberant with smiles all over our faces. While I ran, I conserved precious stamina for later on. In addition, I ran with friends, thus making the run more lively and less boring.
Halfway through the run, I felt my stamina dropping, my legs wobbling. However, I told myself many times not to stop and to keep running on. Upon reaching the last 100metres, the crowd was cheering wildly for me, as I felt a strong urge to sprint at top speed towards the much awaited finish line. As I sprinted, I heard the screams and cheers from the crowd, it was fantastic motivation.
I feel that the school should have more cross country runs in a year, maybe biannually. This is to build up the perseverance in all of us, and the never-give-up attitude. The run was however tiring, but absolutely fruitful and enriching too.
Halfway through the run, I felt my stamina dropping, my legs wobbling. However, I told myself many times not to stop and to keep running on. Upon reaching the last 100metres, the crowd was cheering wildly for me, as I felt a strong urge to sprint at top speed towards the much awaited finish line. As I sprinted, I heard the screams and cheers from the crowd, it was fantastic motivation.
I feel that the school should have more cross country runs in a year, maybe biannually. This is to build up the perseverance in all of us, and the never-give-up attitude. The run was however tiring, but absolutely fruitful and enriching too.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
My day at Hwa Chong 21/1/10
Yawn. I woke up at 5.30am, got ready for school and took the school bus to school. i reached school at about 6.45am. Firstly, i went for my PE lesson ;D It was awesome. They selected boys based on 60m sprinting. I got first place with a timing of 8.7seconds. It was tiring but fufilling. Next there was lower secondary science. We went to the science lab to have fun with the bunsen burner. We burnt ice cream sticks and also learnt about the luminous flame and non luminous flames.After that it was recess! I played basketball during recess and had a fun time ;)Next was Math. Mr Chua tought us about absolute values, we learnt something new! Next was History. Mr Ho talked about Singapore before the 1819, it was very interesting! After that was Chinese, Our form teacher, also as my chinese teacher tought us about the chinese topic. Okay, got to go, bye
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