Assignment: Poetry Analysis

TASK TWO Outline:  Structure of a Poem

Introduction

· Name the poem and author.

· Identify the theme of the poem.

· Identify 2-3 specific structural elements the author uses to convey this theme.

Body Paragraph 1

· Discuss the 1st structural element mentioned in the introduction.

· Make sure to provide specific quotes from the poem to show this element in use.

· Explain how these examples help convey the theme.

Body Paragraph 2

· Discuss the 2nd structural element mentioned in the introduction.

· Make sure to provide specific quotes from the poem to show this element in use.

· Explain how these examples help convey the theme.

Body Paragraph 3 (optional)

· Discuss the 3rd structural element mentioned in the introduction.

· Make sure to provide specific quotes from the poem to show this element in use.

· Explain how these examples help convey the theme.

Conclusion

· Sum up the analysis of the poem’s structure and how it conveys the theme.

· Do not provide any new analysis or information not already discussed.