Poetry of Peterson

My goals for poetry:

• Understand the figurative language better
• Make connections to my life based on the literature
• Read poems from different points of view to get different understandings
• Decipher the use of symbolism
• Discover the importance of themes

I was reading the passage titled, "The First Snowfall", and it had beautiful language within its text. Although, I had many questions whether or not the poem had a deeper meaning than what was on the surface. It is greatly possible that the snowfall could stand for life itself, however it was difficult to really decipher that meaning. I actually enjoy poetry a lot, and I like looking deeper into the meanings but it's occasionally a challenge. I wish that the rest of the year when I am studying poetry that I will be able to assert my goals and have a chance to fulfill them.

Peterson's Diagnostic Test

On the Peterson Diagnostic test, I unfortunately only scored a 35/50. The test seemed to have a similar format to the ACT, which is a format that can sometimes be tricky. It was difficult to comprehend the meanings of the questions and answers during the multiple choice. Some of the answers seemed to have such a close meaning that it really took effort to decipher the difference. Although, I wish I had done better, and I know I have the potential to get a better score. The literature itself was surprisingly interesting and I found myself somewhat engaged in the passages.