How to write a good essay about Unseen Poetry

Options You can either plan using SMILER to structure your paragraphs OR You could writer SMILER at the top of your page. Then go through writing about the poem chronologically starting with the title and making sure that you cover all the points in SMILER

Paragraphs Each paragraph should start with a statement which directly addresses the question Each paragraph should have an integrated quotation which is followed by analysis of techniques

Style of writing Try to show awareness of how there can be different interpretations of ideas in the poem: This gives the impression The poet suggests This word implies Although…..could mean, it could also suggest This makes the reader feel This image creates the idea that

Poetic terms Try to use the correct poetic term and make sure that you spell them correctly! Choose to write about poetic techniques which you know that you can write about meaningfully. Avoid expressions like ‘it makes the poem flow’ or ‘it adds emphasis’. Analysis of techniques should be original and insightful. You might pick the same technique as everyone else but when you analyse its effect on the reader take time to explain this with originality and imagination.

Effects of Rhythm and Rhyme