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Welcome!Today we'll explore how to analyse poetry, focusing on language, form, and structure. This is an important skill in English Literature.
Why Analyse Poetry?Analysing poetry helps us understand how writers use words and techniques to create meaning and evoke emotions. It's also a key skill for exams and essays.
Key Components of Poetry AnalysisWhen analysing poetry, focus on three main areas: language (word choice and imagery), form (type of poem), and structure (how it's organised).
Quick check: What is the purpose of analysing poetry?
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Language TechniquesPoets use techniques like metaphors (comparing two things), similes (using 'like' or 'as'), and personification (giving human traits to non-human things). These create vivid imagery and meaning.
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Form: Types of PoemsThe form of a poem refers to its type, such as a sonnet (14 lines, often about love), ballad (narrative, often with rhyme), or free verse (no set pattern). The form often reflects the poem's meaning or mood.
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Structure: How Poems Are OrganisedPoets use structure to control how ideas unfold. Look for features like stanzas (groups of lines), enjambment (lines flowing without pause), and caesura (pauses within lines).
Which of the following are structural features in poetry? (Select all that apply)
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned how to analyse poetry by focusing on language, form, and structure. Let's review with a few more questions.
What is a metaphor?
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