Comparing and Contrasting Poetry

What's the initial step in the 'FOSSE' technique for analyzing poems?

• Discuss the language features

• Discuss the conclusion

• Discuss the introduction

• Discuss the structure

Based on the passage, how many significant quotes are required from each poem for a comparison?

• 7

• 10

• 5

• 3

What's the best way to prepare for comparing poems?

• Watch Mr. Salles' videos

• Study the form and structure of the poems

• Remember all the details in the anthology

• Use the 'FOSSE' method

What is the primary reason students find it challenging to connect everything in poetry comparison essays?

• Insufficient teacher support

• Not enough time to prepare

• Overwhelming information provided by teachers

• Difficulty in comprehending the poems

What should you primarily focus on when comparing poems as per the text?

• The main theme of the poems

• The language utilized in the poems

• The situations depicted in the poems

• The historical backdrop of the poems

What is the primary goal of the 'quick-fire' videos mentioned in the text?

• To assist students in memorizing all the poems

• To make the comparison process easier with 5 key quotations

• To clarify the historical context of the poems

• To offer an in-depth analysis of each poem

What's another way to study and compare poems?

• First look at the language features

• Begin with the poems' endings

• Apply the 'SMILE' technique

• Consider the historical context of the poems

What does 'Petrarchan business' mean in the text?

• It's a way to remember important quotes

• It's a way to study the language of a poem

• It's a phrase used to talk about Italian love poetry

• It refers to the form and structure of a specific poem

Why do we use the 'FOSSE' method as per the text?

• To remember all the historical events in the poems

• To simplify the comparison process

• To impress the teachers with thorough analysis

• To address all the topics in the poems

What is the second step in the 'FOSSE' method for analyzing poems?

• Discuss the language features

• Discuss the conclusion

• Discuss the introduction

• Discuss the structure