Confessional Poetry (good One)

Question 1

Confessional poetry is the poetry of the
Emerged in
Associated with who

Answer 1

Of the personal or “I”
1950’s and 1960’s
W.D. Snodgrass, ROBERT lowell, Sylvia Plath Anne Sexton

Question 2

Lowell’s book?
Was a highly personal / and had a significant impact on
Both Plath and Sexton were student of ? And noted how he had

Answer 2

Life studies
Life and familial ties
American poetry 
Lowell
Influence on their writing

Question 3

Mid twentieth century confessional dealt with subject matter that had not ?
Private experiences with and feelings about? We’re addressed in what manner
Sexton in particular was interested in? After ?

Answer 3

Previously been openly discussed in American poetry
Death trauma depression and relationships/ autobiographical
manner
Psychological aspect of poetry
She started writing at suggestion of therapist

Question 4

The confessional poets were not merely

Maintained high level of craftsmanship through

Answer 4

Recording emotions on paper

Careful attention to and use of prosody

Question 5

What two confessional poets draw upon their personal experience today

Answer 5

Marie Howe and Sharon olds