Nov 26, 2018 · Another way of saying that is to use the noun recitation: they gave a recitation. There is something rather artificial about the word recitation. Back in the early 20th century in the UK there were Music Halls, where a combination of singing, dancing, comedy, ventriloquism and other light entertainment was given.

Mar 22, 2018 · Recitation is taught as part of Drama and Performance, and there is an organisation called LAMDA that offers graded tests in poetry recitation. If you enjoy reading poetry, go for it! But remember that poetry isn't like prose.

Sep 25, 2019 · "Tell" doesn't sound idiomatic in this context at all. "Telling" something normally means that you are speaking extemporaneously, but with poetry, you should stick to the intended words. "Tell a story" is appropriate because a story does not rely on a rhyme scheme or rhythm and so the same content can be told extemporaneously.

Jul 25, 2022 · We use 'recite' about repeating aloud a memorised poem, list, etc, to an audience. The boy recited the poem 'Casabianca' by Felicia Hemans, that starts 'The boy stood on the burning deck...' to his class.

I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with your poetry. In the following context, which one should I use? British English is familiar to Chinese kids, since they are taught in school with British English. or. Chinese kids are familiar with British English, since they are taught in school with British English. Could someone please give a hint? Thanks in ...

Jul 30, 2019 · And would never use a Spanish poem in translation for my English class, unless it was a college course on quality in the translation of poetry. – Lambie Commented Jun 12, 2020 at 15:41

Oct 11, 2020 · The grammar is a bit convoluted to make it fit rhythm and rhyme, as is common in lyrics and poetry. The entire first line, “Some of those that work forces”, is the subject of the verb “are” in the second line.

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Feb 19, 2017 · The last variation "Here am I", although not rare, tends to be a less common usage, and is normally used only in prose, poetry, song, and some literature, where changing the usual word order may occur to add 'art'. It might be spoken as part of a play, but is not normally used in common spoken English.

Aug 18, 2023 · There are also some other ways to reference numbers of "things" which don't really apply or work in the "times" example (some of which are a little archaic and more likely to be seen in literature or poetry than in everyday conversational speech/writing): 2 ants -> a pair/duo of ants; 3 mice -> a trio/trinity of mice; 4 cats -> a quartet of cats