Robopoem is a computer program which creates poetry out of random words and user input. The computer algorithms powering Robopoem analyze INPUT words to determine their rhythmic structure and rhyming characteristics. Based on these properties, a random selection is made from a pool of potential words which have the desired syllable counts and rhyming structure as requested by the user in a Settings panel. There are four different types of poem-generating algorithms:Regular poem - mixes user input and a random sampling of words from a variety of sources.Shake It! - mixes user input with random samples from William Shakespeare's plays. Jabberwock - builds a poem with user words mixed with random selections from a database of nonsense words. In addition, Robopoem provides two different categories of special viewing modes:Fridge Magnet Poetry - transforms a robopoem into virtual fridge magnets which can be dragged around in a computer window. Ransom Note Generator - Words of a robopoem are re-presented in a graphic format where each letter is represented in magazine or newspaper cutout fonts.
