{ Aim: How to read poetry? Do Now: How is reading poetry different from prose?
Appearance: What does the poem look like? Meaning: Precise meaning is always important – Every word counts -Translation, etymology, Thesaurus Sound: Read poems aloud to hear the sound. -rhyme, rhythm, meter, verse, alliteration, assonance, etc. The Whole: Words, Sound and Sense are related. -think about memories and images and how they influence emotions. -think about memories and images and how they influence emotions. -figurative language, symbolism, allusion How to read a poem?
When reading/writing/understanding poetry consider the following characteristics of poetry: 1. Use of line structure. Poetry is divided into stanzas. 2. Special use of punctuation 3. Use of sound 4. Appeal to reader 5. Poetic Subject 6. Complete Comprehension Poetry vs. Prose
Point of View Setting Plot Mood Tone Theme Allusions and References Poetic Devices
Literary element: Point of View First Person (I) Second Person (YOU) Third Person (THEM) To Understand Character: 1. Words, descriptions, actions, interactions, choices, growth, development Who’s talking? – Character
Physical setting Historical setting Social cultural setting Where are we? - Setting
Plot Protagonist Antagonist Conflict Internal External What’s Happening - Plot
How does the poem feel? How does the poem make you feel? What is the attitude of the poem, poet? **Watch the use of IRONY to indicate tone. Mood and Tone
Sources for allusion and references: The Bible Mythology Biographical Geographical Quotations Literature Historical I haven’t heard that before – Allusion and Reference
I think you know this one! What’s it all about? - Theme
Word or Phrase Setting Point of View MoodTonePlotAllusionReferenceTheme Putting it together