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| ELEMENTS
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| Analysis
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| An analysis of
a poem is an attempt to gain a better understanding of a poem by examining
its parts, or elements. An analysis of a poem usually focuses on two or
three literary elements such as diction, figures of speech, and sound effects. |
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An analysis of a poem will often use the structure illustrated in the framework
below. Print this framework and use it as a guide when you write your own
analysis of a poem. |
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Introduction
• Relate
the poem's meaning to a common, human experience.
• Introduce the title and author.
• State your thesis. |
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Seize
your audience's interest Try to draw in your
readers with an anecdote, a question, or an observation that relates to
your thesis.
Provide
your readers with background Always include the name of the author and
the full title of the poem. If necessary, give your audience some background
information about the author or the poem.
Write a clear
thesis statement Clearly state your main idea about the poem, and list
the literary elements you intend to analyze.
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Body
• Discuss the first key poetic element.
• Discuss the second key poetic element, and so on. |
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Discuss
the poem's key elements Show how each poetic
element relates to your main idea about the poem. Use details or quotations
from the poem to support your statements. |
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Conclusion
• Remind readers of your thesis and summarize. |
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Close
your analysis Restate your main idea and leave
your readers with something to consider. Try to answer any questions you
posed in the introduction. |
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