Thursday, March 19, 2009

6th/7th grade poetry project questions

Poem analysis Worksheet

1. What words or phrases are repeated? Why does the poet repeat these words?

2. What images (using any of the five senses) does the poet use.

3. Explain the metaphors.

4. Is there a regular rhythm?
Is there regular rhyme?
How do rhythm and/or rhyme affect the poem?

5. What is the theme or message of the poem? Use text examples from each stanza.

6. Write you reaction (what you liked or didn't like, agreed or disagreed with)

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