1. How to write a good essay about Unseen Poetry

2. Options You can either plan using SMILER to structure your paragraphsOR
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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Effects of Rhythm and Rhyme