English
11
Slam Poetry
Unit: Poem Analysis
Objective:
To demonstrate a written knowledge of poetry
terms and be able to apply them to a particular poem in order to better
understand its meaning.
Assignment:
In this assignment you will write a 2 page analysis of a particular poem
by a published author. In your analysis you must do the following:
- Identify
all poetry elements and describe the effect of their use (i.e. similes,
metaphors, personification)
- Explain
the different possible interpretations for the poem, giving evidence
(quotes) to back up your ideas
- Explain
the different ways in which the poem could be read aloud to create meanings
(focus on tone, emphasis, crescendo, decrescendo, etc.)
- Identify
what you think are the most powerful parts of the poem and explain how
the author uses spacing and language to create these parts
Form:
Two pages, typed, Times New Roman 12 pt, double-spaced.
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