TPCASTT Practice

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What does TPCASTT stand for in poetry analysis?

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Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Shift, Title, Theme

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate text in your own words.

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Connotation

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Connotation is the implied or associated meaning of a word.

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Which is an example of two words with different connotations? Options: mature, wise, playful, serious, childlike, childish

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childlike, childish

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What is attitude in poetry?

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Attitude in poetry is the poet's emotional stance or perspective towards the subject.

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What is topic in poetry?

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The subject matter or theme of a poem.

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What is theme in poetry?

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The theme in poetry is the central idea or message conveyed by the poem.

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Is the speaker the same as the poet?

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No, the speaker is not always the same as the poet.

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Why is the title important in a poem?

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The title is important because it sets the tone, provides context, and highlights key themes of the poem.

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Who is the author of the poem? This Is Just to Say- William Carlos Williams 
I have eaten  The plums  That were in  The icebox
And which  You were probably  Saving  For breakfast 
Forgive me  They were delicious  So sweet  And so cold 

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William Carlos Williams