Question

William Wordsworth wrote that "all good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings." Based on what you have learned in this lesson, do you agree with this definition? Why or why not?

Next, think of a poem that you’ve read that you found particularly meaningful. It can be one of the poems from this unit or one that you’ve read on your own. Does that poem fit with Wordsworth’s definition of good poetry? Why or why not?

Finally, keeping the poem you selected in mind, consider whether you believe that poetry has the power to change your perspective. Using examples from the poem you selected and/or from the poems in the unit, explain and defend your point of view.

Answer 1

In my opinion, I agree with his statement. He made sure to say all "GOOD" poetry is that, and some people have different opinions on what good poetry is. Next, I do not know what poems you read but recently I came across one of Wordsworth's poems called, "I wandered as lonely as a cloud". After reading it I could agree that it fits his definition of good poetry. This is because he is using romanticism to connect with nature and he is explaining a beautiful moment. He says, "And then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the daffodils. This is saying that his heart is with nature and I believe that the quote is, "a spontaneous overflow of powerful feeling".

Answer 2

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