Poet Amy Jo Swing returns yet again, this time to discuss her true love, poetry. More accurately, Amy Jo shows that poetic language has a role in academic writing. She shows us:

1. That making use of metaphor and simile is powerful..

1. That idiom can also be powerful, but should be used with caution and an understanding of audience.

1. That the sounds of our language itself can subtly enhance academic writing as well.

Writers in college composition may not see themselves as poets, but paying attention to our language choices is really the essence of poetry. It could also be the heart of academic writing. Listen in.