Poetry analysis is the process of examining and interpreting a poem's meaning, structure, language, and literary devices to gain a deeper understanding of its themes and messages.
Poetry analysis is like solving a puzzle. Just as you carefully examine each piece to understand how they fit together, analyzing poetry involves closely examining each element to uncover the poem's hidden meanings.
Imagery: The use of vivid language and sensory details in a poem to create mental images.
Tone: The author's attitude or emotional expression towards the subject matter of the poem.
Meter: The rhythmic pattern created by stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.
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