Curated OER
Epic Poetry: Literary Terms for Story Analysis
What do Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and The Odyssey have in common? Why, they are all epics, of course, and are presented here as examples of the literary term. If you are beginning a study of epics, consider previewing the terms included...
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Craft of Poetry: Couplet
Well detailed discussion of the use of the couplet in poetry. A number of different kinds of couplets are defined and explained (short couplet, split couplet, heroic couplet, Alexandrine couplet, Qasida), and a "How To" section suggests...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Restoration and 18th Century: The Restoration: 1660 1689
This lesson focuses on The Restoration and John Dryden and his works. It features a discussion of the period, a link to a biography of John Dryden, an example of his use of the heroic couplet, and links to "The History of the Royal...
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre History: Restoration Drama
This site from TheatreHistory.com provides great information on restoration drama. Links are given throughout for additional information on related subjects. The article is medium sized in length and discusses everthing from women...
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Middle school.net: Shakespeare Analysis & Slide Show
Check out this informative site featuring an analysis of Shakespeare. The objective of this activity is for students to analyze a sonnet and present their findings via slide show. This lesson integrates technology into the curriculum.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: The Heroic Couplet: Its Rhyme and Reason
Lengthy academic essay that argues that traditional poetry, including the heroic couplet, is still relevant in the modern world. While this is discussed, the history of the heroic couplet is provided. A good definition of the term with...
Virtual Salt
Virtual Salt: A Glossary of Literary Terms
This site provides a long list of literary terms complete with full definitions and examples.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alexander Pope
Explore the world of Alexander Pope through the links found in this informative resource. This site provides links to biographical information and lesson plans for "The Rape of Lock."
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms: Heroic Couplets
A short definition of the term Heroic Couplet along with a short example from a piece of poetry from Pope's Essay on Criticism.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Heroic Couplet
This site provides a short definition of the term Heroic Couplet along with a short example from a piece of poetry by Pope.
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Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Shakespeare:couplet
This is a small section of a much larger article on Shakespeare and the Globe Theater that discusses the use of couplets in poetry. Some different types of couplets are discussed (formal or closed, run-on or enjambment, alexandrine,...