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When analyzing poetry, which element primarily focuses on the emotional atmosphere created for the reader?
When analyzing poetry, which element primarily focuses on the emotional atmosphere created for the reader?
- Tone and Mood (correct)
- Form and Structure
- Diction
- Figurative Language
To analyze the persona in a poem, what should a reader primarily consider?
To analyze the persona in a poem, what should a reader primarily consider?
- The historical context of the poem's publication.
- The poem's rhyme scheme and meter.
- The use of imagery and symbolism.
- The speaker's identity, attitude, and perspective. (correct)
Which aspect of diction focuses on the emotional associations attached to a word beyond its literal definition?
Which aspect of diction focuses on the emotional associations attached to a word beyond its literal definition?
- Denotation
- Syntax
- Connotation (correct)
- Etymology
Which literary device involves the use of an object or idea to represent something else?
Which literary device involves the use of an object or idea to represent something else?
A poem uses the phrase 'the whispering pines'. Which of the following is the best classification of this phrase?
A poem uses the phrase 'the whispering pines'. Which of the following is the best classification of this phrase?
What is the primary effect of using alliteration in poetry?
What is the primary effect of using alliteration in poetry?
How does analyzing the form and structure of a poem contribute to understanding its meaning?
How does analyzing the form and structure of a poem contribute to understanding its meaning?
What is the purpose of analyzing the opening and closing lines of a poem?
What is the purpose of analyzing the opening and closing lines of a poem?
In poetry analysis, how does the consideration of 'sounds' contribute to a deeper understanding of the poem?
In poetry analysis, how does the consideration of 'sounds' contribute to a deeper understanding of the poem?
When comparing two poems, what is the primary focus when analyzing the 'Theme/Message'?
When comparing two poems, what is the primary focus when analyzing the 'Theme/Message'?
What is the significance of identifying similarities and differences in 'diction' when comparing two poems?
What is the significance of identifying similarities and differences in 'diction' when comparing two poems?
How does comparing the use of figurative language in two poems enhance their analysis?
How does comparing the use of figurative language in two poems enhance their analysis?
In comparing the 'Form & Structure' of two poems, what aspect should be considered to understand their impact?
In comparing the 'Form & Structure' of two poems, what aspect should be considered to understand their impact?
When analyzing the AFI of two poems, why is comparing the 'opening and closing lines' important?
When analyzing the AFI of two poems, why is comparing the 'opening and closing lines' important?
When comparing and contrasting two poems, focusing on the persona or point of view (POV) helps illuminate what aspect of the poems?
When comparing and contrasting two poems, focusing on the persona or point of view (POV) helps illuminate what aspect of the poems?
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Theme/Message
Theme/Message
The central idea or underlying message of a text.
Persona/POV
Persona/POV
The voice or perspective from which a story is told.
Tone
Tone
The author's attitude towards the subject or audience.
Mood
Mood
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Diction
Diction
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Connotation
Connotation
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Figurative Language
Figurative Language
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Simile
Simile
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Metaphor
Metaphor
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Alliteration
Alliteration
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Rhyme
Rhyme
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Form
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Opening Lines
Opening Lines
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Closing Lines
Closing Lines
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Study Notes
AFI Techniques
- Link techniques and effects accurately, aligning "apples to apples" and "oranges to oranges." Avoid vague language.
- Ensure technical word accuracy; avoid using loaded words unless universally understood.
- Compare and contrast extensively, skillfully transitioning between poems.
- Identify nuances and subtleties to gain a deeper understanding of the poems' meaning.
- Use precise language and avoid over-generalizing. Effectively use textual evidence concisely.
- Be economical, focusing on strong support for each point without excessive evidence.
Important Terms
- Poet: The author of the poem.
- Persona: The speaker in the poem.
- Stanza: A paragraph-like section of a poem.
- Verse Paragraphs: Paragraph sections of poetry.
Points of Comparison
- Understand and analyze similarities and differences in the themes and messages conveyed in the poems being compared.
Tone and Mood
- Analyze the tone and mood, particularly at the beginning of the poem or each stanza.
- Pay attention to specific words and how they create tone.
Diction
- Analyze word choice and its effect in conveying the poem's meaning.
- Analyze the use of collective pronouns (e.g., "we").
Figurative Language
- Word Association/Connotations: Analyze the meaning and impact of the words used.
- Pathetic Fallacy: How does the weather or surroundings reflect the character's emotions?
- Anaphora: The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, impacting rhythm and emphasis.
- Diction: Precise word choice and its effect.
- Imagery: Vivid descriptions evoking sensory experiences.
- Kinesthetic Imagery: Evokes a sense of movement or physical sensation.
- Auditory Imagery: Creates sound impressions.
- Tactile Imagery: Appeals to the sense of touch.
- Olfactory Imagery: Evokes smells.
- Gustatory Imagery: Evokes tastes.
- Hyperbole: A deliberate exaggeration.
- Symbolism: Symbols and their intended meaning.
- Allusion: References to other works, figures, or events.
- Juxtaposition: Placing contrasting elements side-by-side.
Sounds
- Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words.
- Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds.
- Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds.
- Rhythm: The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Form and Structure
- Line Length: Analyze poem structure based on line length.
- Forms: Explore how poems are structured, for example, Sonnets.
- Rhyme Schemes: Patterns of rhyme in poems.
Body Paragraph Structure
- Evidence: Use direct quotations with proper citations.
- Analysis: Explain the literary devices used and their impact on the poem.
- Evaluation: Discuss how the evidence contributes to the overall meaning or message.
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Techniques for accurate analysis and comparison of poems, focusing on linking techniques to effects, using precise language, and comparing themes, tone, and mood. Includes definitions of poet, persona, stanza, and verse paragraphs. Concise use of textual evidence is emphasized.
