Lit Bits
Discussing and Appreciating Literature
“Lit Bits: Discussing and Appreciating Poetry” is an invaluable resource for poetry enthusiasts and book club aficionados alike, offering a comprehensive guide to exploring and appreciating the art of poetry. Authored by Michelle Zenor, this book provides everything necessary to foster meaningful discussions and deepen one’s understanding of poetry’s intricacies.
Chapter 01
A symbol is a thing, such as an object, place, character, color, or action, which operates on two levels. On the literal level, the symbol is what it is. On the figurative level, the symbol represents more than what it literally is.
Chapter 02
A character is a person, or occasionally an animal, we encounter in a literary work. The main character in a literary work is a “protagonist.” An admirable protagonist is called a “hero.” A protagonist lacking admirable qualities is called an “antihero.”
Chapter 03
Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces that drives the action. There are six essential conflicts in literature—and in life …
Chapter 04
A metaphor is a comparison of two things that may initially seem very dissimilar. The best metaphors are imaginative figures of speech that lead to a deeper understanding.
Lit Bits
Discussing and Appreciating Literature
Reading this book is like participating in a thoughtful class discussion during an Introduction to Poetry course. At the heart of “Lit Bits” lies a curated selection of poems carefully chosen to illustrate how twelve elements of literature contribute to the power of poetry…
Michelle Zenor
Michelle Zenor has enjoyed dual roles as a college English instructor and a librarian throughout her career. She has been privileged to discuss poetry with thousands of English students and library patrons. These discussions continue to strengthen her belief that some of life’s most profound lessons are shared through poetry.