Select two poems and attempt the following
activities:
- In your own words, say what the poems are about.
- From whose point of view is each poem written? Why does the poet choose this voice?
- Describe the tone of each speaker.
- Describe the mood created.
- Comment on the treatment of the major themes.
- Identify two outstanding images that are used in each poem and describe their effectiveness.
- Comment on the use of dialect.
- Comment on the use of repetition.
- Identify and comment on the use of symbols.
- State one contrast that is mentioned and explain its effectiveness.
- Describe the form of each poem.
- Comment on how the form of each poem underscores its theme.
- Describe the conflict or problem that the persona in each poem experiences.
- Say what effect the poems have on you.
- Which lines of the poems appeal to you. Why?
- Describe the use of the natural environment.
- Which of the two poems is more alarming? Why?
- Which of the speakers appeals more to your sympathy? Why?
- Which of the two poems is more enjoyable? Give reasons for your answer.
- What lessons can you learn from each poem?
- How does the persona in each poem change from the beginning to the end of the poem?
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