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Poem Analysis

Poem: _

After reading the poem all the way through, answer the following questions.

1. Which words do I need to know to understand this poem?

2. What is the literal meaning of this poem?

3. What is the mood of this poem? Cheerful? Positive? Upbeat?

4. What is the rhyme scheme of this poem? What does the rhyme scheme emphasize? Give an example.

5. Describe the meter of this poem. What does it draw attention to? Give an example.

6. Is there alliteration, assonance or consonance in this poem? What is the effect of the sounds produced? Give three examples.

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7. What about the poet’s word choice? Repetition? Why did the poet choose these words? Is there allusion? Connotation? Do these words make interesting sounds? Give three examples and explanations.

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8. Give three examples of effective metaphor, simile, or imagery in this poem.

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9. What is the figurative meaning of this poem?