Analyze Poetry

What is the first step in analyzing a poem?

• Determine the theme

• Analyze the structure

• Do an initial reading and jot questions in the margins

• Summarize the poem in your own words

• Scan it quickly to see if you like it

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why is it helpful to jot down questions during the initial reading?

• To guess the theme of the poem

• To remember confusing parts for later analysis

• To identify the rhyme scheme

• To compare it with other poems

• To practice writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What should you do with words you don’t understand in the poem?

• Skip them and keep reading

• Write synonyms near them after looking them up

• Replace them with your own words

• Make Gen. Z slang out of them

• Nothin - they ain't hurtin no one

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

How does finding synonyms for difficult words help in analyzing a poem?

• It makes the poem easier to rewrite

• It helps you understand the poet’s word choice

• It eliminates the need to reread

• It provides a summary of the poem

• Since I don't study - small words make it easier for me.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In poetry analysis, what does the term "imagery" refer to?

• The use of figures of speech to create visual representations

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line

• The meter of the poem

• The emotional response the poem evokes

Answer explanation

Imagery in poetry analysis refers to the use of figures of speech to create visual representations, making the correct choice the one that highlights this definition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the purpose of analyzing poetry?

• To understand the thoughts and experiences

• To appreciate the rhyme scheme

• To enjoy the emotions

• To understand the structure

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is the first step in analyzing poetry?

• Identify the text structure.

• Look for facts.

• Look for figurative language.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

The ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   by ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ...

• illustrates

• Robert Frost

• poem

• "Nothing Gold Can Stay,"

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Summarizing the poem in your own words helps you:

• Avoid rereading the poem

• Make the poem rhyme

• Understand the poem’s meaning in a logical way

• Identify the poet’s purpose

• It doesn't help because I always summarize it wrong

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is a good way to ensure your summary is accurate?

• Sparknotes...

• Include direct quotes from the poem

• Reread the poem and adjust your understanding

• Write as much detail as possible

• I look at my friend's summary

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2