M1//S2 A2.4 Verse by Verse

Verse by Verse

In this activity, you will compose a poem in “Verse by Verse.” 

You will then copy the poem to your document and the text box below. 

“Verse by Verse” helps you write a poem inspired by classic poets like Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe.

To do this, there are two AI systems at work.

One learns how to create poetry in the style of specific poets, and another tries to understand which lines best follow the previous lines.

To begin, navigate to "sites.research.google/versebyverse Links to an external site."

Then, enter the site.

Now, select muses, or sources of inspiration, for your poem. Each poet has their individual style, and the lines “Verse by Verse” suggests will be in their style.

If you’re familiar with the poet or poets you would like to use as muses, move on to the next page.

If not, click on a few to learn more about them and see examples of their poetry.

If their poetry appeals to you, keep them clicked.

You can choose up to three muses. If you choose more than one muse, the suggested lines will be a combination of their styles.

After you’re finished, move on to the next page.

Next, select the type of poem you’d like to write.

Use the definitions on the side of the page to help you decide what structure to use. Now you’re ready to write your poem.

Begin your poem with a line that will inspire your muses.

Just type whatever comes to mind.

Then, look at the suggestions from your muses.

You can use the suggested lines exactly as they are or change them to make them more meaningful.

You can even reject them completely. The AI in “Verse by Verse” is intended to inspire you as you write your poem, not replace your own thinking.

Finish writing your poem.

When you’re satisfied, add or change any punctuation you’d like.

Then, give your poem a title… and copy the text.

Finally, open your document from the main lesson if it’s not already open.

Then, scroll down to the “Verse by Verse” header.

Paste your poem in the box under the title “My AI Poem.” in your Google Doc and in the Text Box Below.