John Green reads Poetry

The video explores Marianne Moore's poem 'Poetry', discussing its impact on the speaker's life and creative thinking. The poem's themes, such as the importance of genuine elements and the distinction between raw material and refined poetry, are examined. The speaker reflects on the poem's line about 'imaginary gardens with real toads', relating it to fiction writing. The video emphasizes the significance of understanding and appreciating poetry's genuine aspects, even when it seems unintelligible.

What impact did Marianne Moore's poem 'Poetry' have on the speaker?

• It had no impact on them.

• It made them dislike poetry.

• It influenced their creative thinking.

• It discouraged them from writing fiction.

According to the speaker, what is important about the genuine elements in poetry?

• They are high-sounding.

• They are useful.

• They are complex.

• They are easy to interpret.

What does the speaker suggest about things we do not understand?

• We tend to ignore them.

• We do not admire them.

• We admire them more.

• We find them fascinating.

What criticism does the speaker have for 'half poets'?

• They make poetry too simple.

• They make poetry too literal.

• They make poetry unintelligible.

• They make poetry too emotional.

What does the speaker believe poets should be able to present?

• Complex interpretations.

• Literal descriptions.

• Imaginary gardens with real toads.

• Simple narratives.