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Reading and Analyzing Poetry

Reading and Analyzing Poetry. Mrs. Elias 2014. Reading Poetry. Read the poem Make connections with the poem to understand its meaning and purpose Read the poem again, aloud Paraphrase the poem. Reading Poetry. Title Speaker Format Subject Setting/situation (imagery)

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Reading and Analyzing Poetry

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  1. Reading and Analyzing Poetry Mrs. Elias 2014

  2. Reading Poetry • Read the poem • Make connections with the poem to understand its meaning and purpose • Read the poem again, aloud • Paraphrase the poem

  3. Reading Poetry • Title • Speaker • Format • Subject • Setting/situation (imagery) • Prepare for interpretation/analysis

  4. Interpretation/Analysis Qs • Does the title contribute to the meaning of the poem? • What voice is heard? • Are there any unusual or difficult words? • What is the main idea? • What connections are made? • Are there lines or stanzas that need further explanation?

  5. Interpretation/Analysis Qscontinued… • Why is the format important? • How the poem relate to real life? • Is there intentional meaning/symbols? • Does the structure of the pome help to convey it’s purpose and meaning? • What does the poem ultimately do, or mean, for the reader?

  6. More… • Form? Patterns? • Rhyme? • Rhythm? • Lines? • Stanzas? • Figurative language? • Tone/Mood? • Imagery (five senses)? • Symbols/Deeper Meaning?

  7. Think about… • What happens in the poem? • Do you enjoy the poem? Why? Why not? • In today’s society, is the poem relevant? • Was the author effective in conveying his/her message through the poem? • What is the theme? • What do you think? • What can you conclude?

  8. A little bit more… • How does this compare to other poems you have read? • Base on what you know, what can you say about the poet’s life? • What info supports your interpretation?

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