1. Post-Modernism Poetry The Imitation

2. Imitation Poetry A copy of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect Parody Poetry A copy of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect

3. Let’s take a look… Follow along as we read the original and the Parody of a Robert Frost poem

4. Connection with the Time Period Discuss with your partner: Why do you think imitations and parodies fall under the Post- Modernism category? Take into consideration the focal points of the time period. Be ready to share in 2 minutes

5. Your Assignment You will be given a list of poems to choose from Choose your favorite “sounding” poem Then, write an imitation or parody that copies the style and rhyme scheme of the poem Your imitation can be about ANYTHING, but if it is a parody, it should be somewhat humorous Follow the assignment sheet for details about the assignment