During this unit, I have achieved the SMART goal I set for myself. After analyzing poetry and drama, I have a deeper understanding of how to create a humorous tone by using different words. For example, in the poem My Mother Wants to Know if I’m Dead, the writer uses “Dead” in the title instead of “Well” or “Okay”, which creates a humorous effect by using exaggeration.
Finding out what makes me laugh in a poem or a drama challenged me a lot. It is hard to know what techniques did the writer use in their works. However, I can identify different techniques successfully after completing this unit. I found out that writers always use techniques such as exaggeration, sarcasm, and reputation to create humorous effects in poems and dramas.
I set a realistic goal at the beginning of this unit and tried my best in every task. I am willing to receive feedback from teachers and peers and make improvements based on their comments. I still need to put more effort into improving my time management skill. I always hand in my work just a few hours before the deadline. I will make a detailed plan for the sake of completing my tasks earlier. For my learning in English 10, I will try my best to make improvements in my writing skills. I will improve this part by reading more English literature and memorize more vocabulary.
