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Analyzing Poetry

Published on Mar 20, 2016

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Analyzing Poetry

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Approaching Poetry

  • Don't be intimidated.
  • Reader-Response Analysis
  • Few Wrong Answers
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Read The Poem
Multiple Times

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Paraphrase

  • Put the poem into your own words.
  • Look up any unfamiliar words.
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Look for the Poet's Tools

  • Simile
  • Metaphore
  • Alliteration
  • Symbolism
  • Hyperbole
  • Imagery
  • etc. (see Poetry101.ppt)
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Examine Tone

  • The attitude of the speaker toward the subject.
  • Tone may change throughout the poem.
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Examine Theme

  • The message of the poem.
  • What does the author want us to LEARN?
  • What is the poet trying to say about LIFE?
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