1. Analysis of “Insert song title by [Insert name of artist]
Name of Student

2. The theme of this song is [Insert a sentence that connects the song to the human condition. This means that most people of any age can relate to it.] The tone of the song is [Insert an adjective to describe the song. Do not use a trite word such as positive, funny, sad, etc.]

3. Imagery Insert quote from song here. Insert quote from song here.
Explain the image and how it contributes to the theme and tone.
Insert quote from song here.
Explain the image and how it contributes to the theme and tone.

4. Figurative Language Insert quote from song here.
Identify and define the type of figurative language used.
Explain how the figurative device contributes to the theme or tone.
Insert quote from song here.
Identify and define the type of figurative language used.
Explain how the figurative device contributes to the theme or tone.

5. Diction
Insert an example of words, phrases, or lines of the song that illustrate good diction.
Explain how the diction contributes to the theme or tone of the song.
Insert an example of words, phrases, or lines of the song that illustrate good diction.
Explain how the diction contributes to the theme or tone of the song.

6. Other Rhetorical Strategies
Insert a quote from the song here.
Identify and define the rhetorical strategy used.
Explain how the strategy contributes to the theme or tone.
Insert a quote from the song here.
Identify and define the rhetorical strategy used.
Explain how the strategy contributes to the theme or tone.

7. Insert link to an audio or video clip of the artist performing this song. Make sure you have listened to this particular version first to be sure it is school appropriate.
Insert an image of the artist here. If we do not have enough time to view your video, this will allow students to see what the artist look like.