In the near future, I will be assisting a student with the brainstorming stage of an essay analyzing a poem. This has made me think of some tips for tackling this type of essay. Here is the list I have come up with so far. . .
-Pick a poem that you are passionate about. At the least, pick a poem that you really like or can relate to.
-Remember that poems say a lot in just a few words.
-Make notes of what the poem is expressing in each line or stanza.
-See if there is a relationship to the rhythm of the poem and the topic of the poem.
-Look for symbolism! This is often bountiful in most poetry.
Does anybody else have any tips?
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