Are there any forced rhymes in the poem? Do you think this is deliberate, or simply because the poet needed a word that rhymed? Why do you think the poet chose this rhyming scheme over another? Metre Metre is the pattern of stressed or unstressed syllables in a poem. Each pair of stressed and unstressed syllables makes a foot.
Iambic tetrameter Iambic tetrameter consists of four unstressed syllables and four stressed syllables.
Questions to think about What kind of rhythm does the metre create? Does it feel childlike, chant-like, etc? Punctuation or lack of The one time I wrote a poem without punctuation see terrible screenshot above , it felt like I was selling my soul. Questions to think about Does the poem follow traditional grammar and punctuation?
If not, why do you think this is? Does the punctuation within the poem force you to read it in a particular way? What effect does this have? Language use Every word in a poem is chosen for a reason. Questions to think about Are there any particular words that stand out to you? Are there any words that are used excessively?
Do they help to drive the point home, or do they become jarring? Is it written in more than one language? Narrative Even the shortest poem can and should tell a story. Questions to think about What story does the poem tell? Does it tell this story well? How could it tell the story better? Does it need more imagery, more explanation, etc? How much of the story is left open to interpretation? Why do you think the poet did this?
Imagery Imagery is what everyone jumps to when they analyse a poem. Questions to think about What metaphors and similes does the poem use? Why do you think the poet chose to use these? What other analogies does the poem use? What image s stood out to you the most, and why?
Conclusion When it comes to analysing a poem, there really is no right or wrong answer. What images does it invoke? How does it use language to get its message across? Does the structure or rhyming scheme reflect the topic of the poem? Does the poem use punctuation or line breaks in a creative way? Is there a rhyme scheme? How does that tie in with the overall theme? Does the title add an extra layer to the poem? How do the metre and rhyme scheme work together?
The word "introduction" in the title signals that Collins is giving us the survey course. And chances are, we readers are getting, in poetry form, the key elements Collins would probably include in one of his own introductory poetry courses. He is trying to give the reader a solid foundation to build on. Once you have the basics under your belt, then you're ready for the deeper, more advanced analysis. Parents Home Homeschool College Resources.
Study Guide. By Billy Collins. Previous Next. It turns out our brains process poetry and music similarly. Through imagination and creativity, poetry gives us a better understanding and knowledge about the world we live in today and as a result, it helps us learn more about one another and builds our community.
As a valuable aspect of life one cannot live without, poetry is used in many different ways and by many people. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home Arts Why is it important to analyze a poem? Ben Davis January 2, Why is it important to analyze a poem?
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