the repetition of history

The fact that History Repeats Itself is one of the most fascinating and engrossing poems I have ever read must be emphasized (Keel, 2017). Its presentation is expressive, logical, thorough, and thought-provoking. I can categorically claim that I relished reading the poem.

The employment of certain modalities was required in order to memorize the poetry (Keel, 2017). Having thought about the possibilities at my disposal, I made the decision to select one. First, I repeated the poem aloud three times each day while also recording the words on my phone and playing them back as I did so. I also tried to create a picture in my mind of the details of the events that led to the writing of this poem (Keel, 2017). These were my adopted modalities for the memorization of the poem.

Did You Engage in Maintenance or Elaborative Rehearsal?

For memorizing the poem, I had two options. First, I had the option of maintenance rehearsal; I could also use the elaborative rehearsal. However, I decided to use the elaborative rehearsal method. My decision to use this method was based on the associated advantages and effectiveness of the method (Keel, 2017). Using this method requires that I spend time thinking about the meaning of the words used in the poem as opposed to just repeating the words. I created a picture of the words in my mind; this required me to understand why each word was used and the message the writer intended to pass across. By doing this, I had a clear understanding of the reason behind the use of each word and this aided my speedy memorization of the poem.

 Reference

Keel, L. (2017). History Repeats Itself. Poemhunter.com. Retrieved 26 September 2017, from https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/history-repeats-itself-3/