poetry analysis paper

Poetry Analysis

Self Edit

YES NO

1. Check every quote you have used from the poem.

Does every quote have an introduction ?

Does every quote have a parenthetical citation?

Does every quote have quotation marks (unless 3 lines+)?

Does every quote ACCURATELY reflect the author’s words?

Does every quote of two poetry lines have a / between lines?

Is every quote followed by analysis?

2. Does your paper have a proper title?

3. Do you have a clear thesis that includes the author’s name,

title of poem, and controlling idea? Is this thesis found at

the end of the introductory paragraph?

4. Is there a page number followed by your last name in the

Upper right hand corner of each page?

5. Do you mention the use of any literary devices?

6. Do you refer back to the author often?

7. Is your analysis in PRESENT tense?

8. Does your conclusion mention a message in the poem,

whether overt or implied?

9 . Do you have a Works Cited Page (or section)

10. Is your works cited entry double spaced with hanging indentation?