TPCASTT Analysis Flashcards

T-P-C-A-S-T-T Overview

• TPCASTT is a mnemonic used for analyzing poetry.
• Each letter represents a specific component of analysis to deepen understanding of a poem.

Title

• The first T in TPCASTT stands for Title.
• Reflects initial thoughts on the poem's subject based solely on its title.

Paraphrase

• The P represents Paraphrase.
• Summarizes the poem's storyline, ensuring clarity for someone unfamiliar with the text.

Connotation/Denotation

• C stands for Connotation/Denotation.
• Focuses on defining unfamiliar words and understanding their connotative (implied) meanings.

Attitude

• The A signifies Attitude.
• Evaluates the author's emotional stance toward the subject, such as feelings of joy, sadness, or anxiety.

Speaker

• S indicates Speaker.
• Identifies the voice within the poem and notes any changes in tone or perspective.

Theme

• The second T stands for Theme.
• Explores the central idea or main point of the poem, considering the author's reasons for choosing the topic.

Title (revisited)

• The final T refers to Title again.
• Analyzes the title's significance after reading the poem and assesses its relevance to the overall content.