How+to+Analyse+a+Poem

=**__ Steps for Analysing a Poem __**=


 * 1) ** Read through the poem aloud to identify any words you are unfamiliar with. **
 * 2) ** Look up the words you are unfamiliar with in the dictionary. **
 * 3) ** Read through the poem again and underline or highlighting any poetic techniques **
 * 4) ** Answer these questions giving as much detail as possible: **

**1. What is the poem about? ** **2. What point of view does the speaker have about the topic? ** **3. What is the tone of the poem? ** **4. What techniques have been used? (Consider rhyme, rhythm, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition and any other techniques you can identify) ** **5. Why have these techniques been used? (For example, are there words that have been repeated? Why? What effect does this have on the meaning of the poem? **

Sources: Class notes by Ms Bowie ** ﻿ **