Comparing Poems

What is the main focus of comparing poems?

• To summarize the poems

• To memorize the poems

• To analyze and identify similarities and differences

• To ignore the poems

Which poetic devices are used to enhance the meaning of a poem?

• imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, rhyme, rhythm, and repetition

• plot, character, setting, theme

• prose, dialogue, monologue, soliloquy

• onomatopoeia, hyperbole, irony, symbolism

What is the purpose of identifying rhyme schemes in poems?

• To identify the author's purpose.

• To determine the meaning of the poem.

• To analyze the structure and form of the poem.

• To analyze the use of figurative language.

How can you compare the structure and form of two poems?

• Analyze their rhyme scheme, meter, line length, stanza structure, and overall organization.

• Look for similarities in the titles and opening lines of the poems.

• Examine the punctuation and capitalization used in the poems.

• Compare the themes and subject matter of the two poems.

What is the difference between mood and tone in a poem?

• Mood and tone are only relevant in prose, not in poetry.

• Mood refers to the attitude of the speaker or writer, while tone refers to the emotional atmosphere.

• Mood and tone are the same thing in a poem.

• Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a poem, while tone refers to the attitude or perspective of the speaker or writer.

When comparing themes in poems, what should you focus on?

• Author's biography

• Rhyme scheme and meter

• Publication date

• Recurring ideas, motifs, or messages

Which poetic device is used to create a vivid mental image?

• simile

• metaphor

• imagery

• personification

What is the rhyme scheme of a poem?

• The rhyme scheme of a poem is the use of punctuation at the end of each line.

• The rhyme scheme of a poem is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line.

• The rhyme scheme of a poem is the number of syllables in each line.

• The rhyme scheme of a poem is the order of words in each line.

How can you interpret the mood of a poem?

• Consult a dictionary to find the meaning of unfamiliar words in the poem to interpret the mood.

• Count the number of stanzas in the poem to understand the mood.

• Look for rhyming patterns in the poem to determine the mood.

• Analyze the tone, language, and imagery used in the poem to identify the emotions and atmosphere conveyed.

What does tone reveal about a poem?

• Tone reveals the historical context of the poem.

• Tone reveals the attitude or emotion of the poet towards the subject of the poem.

• Tone reveals the rhyme scheme of the poem.

• Tone reveals the title of the poem.