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Question: How should i introduce the poem I'm reciting!? (ode to a nightingale)!?
I'm reciting the poem I memorized, Ode to a Nightingale by John Keats to my class!. I have to say why i chose to poem and a little, little bit about the poet!. I'm not really sure exactly WHY i liked the poem- i just!.!.!. did!. Any ideas of what i could say!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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My opinion!? A line on Keats, background on the poem,its poignant, painful yet sweet!. But if you're interested to see what millionheads thinks - go to www!.millionheads!.com and ask your question there to tap the collective wisdom of crowds!. You'll get a pie-chart back giving you a definitive answer, rather than a bunch of opinions!. Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Start like this:
"John Keats, born in London in 1795 was a poet of the Romantic period, and he influenced my great poets, such as Alfred Lord Tennyson!. I chose a poem that I was somehow drawn to, and i have no real idea why, as it should be with poetry *little grin here*!. This is "Ode to a Nightingale"
*begin poem*
Thanks you very much, and i hope you enjoyed this piece as much as i did"Www@QuestionHome@Com

Play a recording of bird songs!.Www@QuestionHome@Com