Choose one of the following pairs
of poems and songs:

* The Lady of Shalott L by Alfred Tennyson; song "The Lady of Shalott* by Loreena McKennitt
Because | Could Not Stop for Death L " by Emily Dickinson; song "Because I Could not Stop" by Natalle Merchant
• Promises Like Ple-Crust L * by Christina Rossetti; song "Promises Like Ple-Crust™ by Carla Bruni
" The Two Trees L " by William Butler Yeats; song "The Two Trees* by Loreena McKennitt

Plan to read the text version of the poem and Ilsten to the song version a few times to get : good feel for the rhythm of each of of
the two versions. Then, think about how it contributes to the feeling and meaning of the poem in both situations.

Write a short essay (200-400 words) comparing the two versions of the poem, considering the following questions:
How does the meter of the poem change, If at all, when It is presented in song form?
Does the original poem have a meter that lends Itself well to song lyrics?

How, If at all, is the poem changed or presented differently as a song?
Why might the artist have made changes to the poem?
Does the poem take on a different meaning in song form than in poetic form?
Structure your essay Into an Introduction, body, and conclusion. Make sure your essay focuses on a main Idea, Includes precise
clarify Ideas, and Is written in a formal style. Use textual evidence, Including scanslon, to support your Ideas.