2024
ENG1501
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE: 16 APRIL 2024
SEMESTER 1
, 9.5.1 Assignment 01
ASSIGNMENT 01: Poetry
Due date: [Will be announced on myModules]
This assignment comprises TWO sections. Both sections are compulsory.
Section A: Reflective essay: Poetry (Unit 2)
Now that you have worked through Unit 2 (Poetry) in the study guide, write a reflective essay of
250 – 350 words in which you discuss how this section of the work resonated with your own
personal experiences or memories, and what insight you gained from studying this section. In your
essay, please reflect on the questions below:
1. What does poetry mean to you? Do you like poetry? Do you think poems matter in
society? Do you have a favourite poem? If so, please share it with us!
2. Which section(s) in this unit did you find particularly enjoyable or interesting, or gave you
more insight into poetry? Please be as specific as possible (quote from the section and
provide page references).
3. Which section(s) in this unit did you find the least enjoyable or difficult to understand?
Please be as specific as possible (quote from the section and provide page references).
My Journey with Poetry
For me personally, poetry is like a secret language that speaks to my heart. It's a way for me to
express feelings and thoughts that are hard to put into ordinary words. I really like poetry
because it helps me understand myself and the world around me better. I think poems are
important in society because they can bring people together and help us see things from
different perspectives. One of my favorite poems is "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. It's
about making choices in life and how they shape our journey. The lines "Two roads diverged in
a wood, and I— / I took the one less traveled by, / and that has made all the difference" always
make me think about the paths I've taken and the ones I might choose in the future.
ENG1501
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE: 16 APRIL 2024
SEMESTER 1
, 9.5.1 Assignment 01
ASSIGNMENT 01: Poetry
Due date: [Will be announced on myModules]
This assignment comprises TWO sections. Both sections are compulsory.
Section A: Reflective essay: Poetry (Unit 2)
Now that you have worked through Unit 2 (Poetry) in the study guide, write a reflective essay of
250 – 350 words in which you discuss how this section of the work resonated with your own
personal experiences or memories, and what insight you gained from studying this section. In your
essay, please reflect on the questions below:
1. What does poetry mean to you? Do you like poetry? Do you think poems matter in
society? Do you have a favourite poem? If so, please share it with us!
2. Which section(s) in this unit did you find particularly enjoyable or interesting, or gave you
more insight into poetry? Please be as specific as possible (quote from the section and
provide page references).
3. Which section(s) in this unit did you find the least enjoyable or difficult to understand?
Please be as specific as possible (quote from the section and provide page references).
My Journey with Poetry
For me personally, poetry is like a secret language that speaks to my heart. It's a way for me to
express feelings and thoughts that are hard to put into ordinary words. I really like poetry
because it helps me understand myself and the world around me better. I think poems are
important in society because they can bring people together and help us see things from
different perspectives. One of my favorite poems is "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. It's
about making choices in life and how they shape our journey. The lines "Two roads diverged in
a wood, and I— / I took the one less traveled by, / and that has made all the difference" always
make me think about the paths I've taken and the ones I might choose in the future.
