Romance

You're like music playing in my head

Everywhere I go from day to day.
I try a door and think of you instead,
Not knowing where I am or what I'll say.
I live in a perpetual embrace,
Hugging the sweet thought that you are mine.
Walking through a park I touch your face,
Not caring if there's rain or bright sunshine.
The cause must be, of course, our love is new;
It can't go on like this for years and years.
I must take note of other things than you
And clear my head of smiles and grateful tears.
Yet such talk seems fantasy to me:
The world's the dream, and you reality.

Do you like the genre of romance?
What language techniques does the poet use in this romantic poem? Try to find at least two and give examples from the poem.

Horror

Vampires are becoming a popular part of teen culture. There are many books, TV shows and films depicting different types of vampires. Through the media and clever marketing vampires are becoming cool and acceptable. Gone are the days of the evil,pale faced vampire, who sleeps in a coffin during the day and terrorises the town by night. The new vampire is not represented as a villain but a likeable hero, who resists the urge to kill humans. What do you think of the current vampire trend? What vampire texts have you read or viewed lately? What are your views on the new vampire image?

Something for Everyone - Genres

What is your favourite genre?Explain your reasons.