Poetry · beginner

Poetry and Verse

From free verse to form: write poems with power and precision.

From free verse to form: write poems with power and precision. This course walks you through 8 focused modules with a short quiz every few modules to make sure the lessons stick, and a timed final exam. Pass the final exam to earn a verified certificate with your grade.

What is inside

11. Line breaks8 min
22. Imagery10 min
33. Metaphor18 min
44. Sound and meter23 min
55. Free verse11 min
Checkpoint: Checkpoint 1: modules 1 to 5 (5 questions)
66. Forms and constraints13 min
77. Editing poems17 min
88. Performing poetry22 min
Final exam: 14 questions, 39 minutes. Your grade comes from this exam.