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Villanelle Reaction- McCaela

The villanelles were easy to follow, and the use of repetition made these poems much more powerful than others that we’ve read. The two repeated lines put emphasis on the meaning of the poem, and you couldn’t lose sight of what poet was saying … Continue reading

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Reaction to Villanelles- Zach

The villanelle, purely due to its general form, automatically provides a tone of power and significance. It is much like how the I-V-vi-IV chord progression weaves through much of pop music, giving emotional weight to songs, regardless of their other … Continue reading

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Reaction to Villanelles – Alana

What I liked about the villanelles is that they were straightforward in meaning and style. By that I mean it was easy to follow along because the structure was very concise, and the repetition allowed me to understand the meaning … Continue reading

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