1. Word cloud
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In two words, how would you describe a poet's use of language?
2. Slide
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Understand the meaning of the poem by examining literary devices like imagery, symbolism, and allusion. Analyze the structure of the poem and identify elements like rhyme scheme, meter, and tone. Determine the speaker's attitude and interpretation by connecting the poem to its broader context.
Understanding Poetry Analysis
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Poetry Analysis: The process of closely examining the words, imagery, and structure of a poem in order to understand its meaning and/or its author's purpose. Figurative Language: A type of language that uses words to convey a meaning beyond their literal definition. Examples include metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole. Meter: The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry. Different meters create different rhythms and sounds, which add to the poem's meaning and effect.
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4. Poll
60 seconds
Do you find the analysis of poetry enjoyable?
- Yes
- No
- It's okay
5. Slide
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The average length of a poem is 14 lines. The first known poem is the 'Epic of Gilgamesh', written in Mesopotamia over 4,000 years ago. Poetry analysis is often used in psychological studies to identify and explore different aspects of the human mind.
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6. Slide
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The author finds it sad that some people lose their memory to age and disease. The author finds the circumstances uncomfortable.
What does this poem tell us about the author's feelings and values?
7. Slide
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The words "guilty," "uneasy," "hesitant," and "reluctant" show just how hard it is on the families of those who suffer from memory loss in old age, even if they are still recognized.
How does the language used in this poem contribute to its overall meaning?
8. Slide
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Love can be painful sometimes. People often have to sacrifice their own feelings for the people they love. Watching someone suffer memory loss is heartbreaking.
What are some of the major themes in this poem?
9. Slide
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"mumbles a string of words" contributes to the description of her disease "messy, jubilant recognition" contributes to the bittersweet situation - the author is happy her grandmother is happy for her, but sad she isn't more aware of everyone else.
How does the imagery in this poem contribute to its overall message?
10. Open question
300 seconds
What does this poem tell us about the author's feelings and values?
11. Open question
300 seconds
How does the language used in this poem contribute to its overall meaning?
12. Open question
300 seconds
What are some of the major themes in this poem?
13. Open question
300 seconds
How does the imagery in this poem contribute to its overall message?
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