Poem Analysis Practice

​Poem Analysis Practice

By Jazmine N Pettaway

Title: Echoes of Yesterday

Stanza 1
I walk the halls where laughter rang,
The echoes hum a gentle song.
Each painted wall, a whispered tale,
Of days that felt so bright, so long.

Stanza 2
The playground waits with empty swings,
Its chains still hum the summer breeze.
I see our names carved in the wood,
Like secrets held by ancient trees.

Stanza 3
Though time has flown on silent wings,
Its feathers brushed across my heart.
The past still glows in golden light,
A spark that never will depart.

Multiple Choice

What is the main theme of this poem?

• Friendship

• Nostalgia

• Justice

• Love

Multiple Select

Which lines show the speaker’s longing for the past?

• “The playground waits with empty swings”

• “The past still glows in golden light”

• "Each painted wall, a whispered tale"

• "Its feathers brushed across my heart."

Multiple Choice

What tone does the poem convey?

• Tense

• Serious and Sarcastic

• Joyful and Hopeful

• Wistful and Reflective

Multiple Choice

How many stanzas and lines does the poem have?

• The poem has 3 stanzas, each with 4 lines, for a total of 12 lines.

• The poem has 4 stanzas, each with 4 lines, for a total of 16 lines.

• The poem has 5 stanzas, each with 4 lines, for a total of 12 lines.

• The poem has 2 stanzas, each with 4 lines, for a total of 10 lines.

Multiple Select

How does the poet express feelings of nostalgia?

• The poet uses Sarcasm to make you confused

• The poet uses imagery (empty swings, carved names)

• Reflective tone to evoke memories of childhood and school days

• Personification (time has flown on silent wings)