A close reading is the careful, sustained analysis of any text that focuses on significant
\ndetails or patterns and that typically examines some aspect of the text\u2019s form, craft,
\nmeanings, etc…
\nThe close reading is similar to the exercises we\u2019ve conducted in class.
\nOverall, the aim of this assignment is to: learn about language and rhetorical technique,
\ngain a deeper understanding of a text understand how writers craft their work, and to
\nsimply, become a more informed reader of poetry.
\nFor this second close reading, please, try utilize the vocabulary or the \u201clanguage of
\npoetry\u201d when supporting your claims. For example: Stanzas, Line Breaks, Closure,
\nCouplets, Metaphor etc\u2026 If you need to, refer to the PDF, \u201cA Glossary of Poetry Terms\u201d
\nthat I uploaded to Blackboard.
\nIf by chance, you use outside sources, be sure to use MLA carefully by citing your
\nsources with in-text citations and providing a Works Cited page. Also, carefully
\nproofread your paper for grammar errors and style.
\nUse the following questions to guide you through the essay:
\n1. What is the theme of the poem? What is the poet trying to say? What is the poem
\nabout?
\n2. What happens in the poem? Are conflicts or themes introduced? Resolved?
\n3. Who is the speaker? What is the \u201cpoint of view\u201d or perspective of the speaker? The
\nperspective might be social, intellectual, political, or even physical.
\n4. What is the setting? What is the time and place? How does the poet make use of the
\nphysical description? Does it create a mood?
\n5. Are there any key statements or lines that indicate meaning? Look for one key line or
\nsymbol; however, the poet may make use of recurring symbols, actions, or motifs.
\n6. How does the sound or language contribute to the poem\u2019s meaning? Does the rhythm
\naffect what the poet is trying to convey? What kinds of words are used? Are there words
\nwith double meanings?
\n7. Does the poem refer to other literary works? For example, is there a Biblical reference
\nor reference to another poem? How does the other work relate to the meaning?
\n8. Is there a historical, ideological, or cultural aspect? Does the poem refer to a world
\nevent, period of time, or particular aspect of culture (race, status, gender, class)? What are
\nthe basic ideas of the world or human condition or experience (love, hate, orderliness of
\nthe universe, etc.)?
\n9. What qualities or emotions does the poem evoke? How does the poem make you feel?
\n10. What imagery is used? Does the poet use physical imagery or figures of speech, such
\nas metaphors?
\nREQUIREMENTS:
\nNo Outside Sources Required.
\nAdhere to MLA Formatting
\nPlagiarism of any kind is unacceptable. A zero will be given to the paper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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