{ aim: how to read poetry? do now: how is reading poetry different from prose?
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Aim: How to read poetry?
Do Now: How is reading poetry different from prose?
Appearance: What does the poem look like? Meaning: Precise meaning is always important –
Every word counts-Translation, etymology, Thesaurus
Sound: Read poems aloud to hear the sound.-rhyme, rhythm, meter, verse, alliteration,
assonance, etc. The Whole: Words, Sound and Sense are related. -think about memories and images and how they influence emotions.
-figurative language, symbolism, allusion
How to read a poem?
When reading/writing/understanding poetry consider the following characteristics of poetry:1. Use of line structure. Poetry is divided into
stanzas.2. Special use of punctuation3. Use of sound4. Appeal to reader5. Poetic Subject6. Complete Comprehension
Poetry vs. Prose
Point of View Setting Plot Mood Tone Theme Allusions and References
Poetic Devices
Literary element: Point of View First Person (I) Second Person (YOU) Third Person (THEM)
To Understand Character:1. Words, descriptions, actions,
interactions, choices, growth, development
Who’s talking? – Character
Physical settingHistorical settingSocial cultural setting
Where are we? - Setting
Plot Protagonist Antagonist Conflict
Internal External
What’s Happening - Plot
How does the poem feel? How does the poem make you feel?
What is the attitude of the poem, poet? **Watch the use of IRONY to indicate tone.
Mood and Tone
Sources for allusion and references: The Bible Mythology Biographical Geographical Quotations Literature Historical
I haven’t heard that before – Allusion and Reference
I think you know this one!
What’s it all about? - Theme
Word or
Phrase
Setting
Point of View
Mood
Tone Plot
Allusion
Reference
Theme
Putting it together
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