Understanding Poem Titles and Subtitles

The video tutorial teaches how to understand and analyze a poem's titles and subtitles. It emphasizes the importance of not skipping these elements as they provide crucial information that may not be present in the poem itself. The lesson uses '12th Song of the Thunder' as an example, guiding viewers to ask questions and make connections with the words in the title and subtitle. By doing so, viewers can make informed predictions about the poem's content. The tutorial outlines a three-step process: read the title and subtitle, ask what you know about the words, and make a prediction about the poem's theme.

What is the main focus of the lesson using '12th Song of the Thunder'?

• Understanding the poem's rhythm

• Analyzing the poem's titles and subtitles

• Exploring the poem's historical context

• Learning about Navajo culture

Why is it important to read the title of a poem?

• It often contains information not found in the poem

• It lists the poem's characters

• It shows the poem's rhyme scheme

• It provides the poem's length

What mistake do people often make regarding subtitles?

• Thinking they are unimportant

• Believing they are the main title

• Ignoring the poem's author

• Misunderstanding the poem's theme

What does the word 'song' in the title suggest?

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

• A message or emotion

• A historical event

What is the significance of 'thunder' in the poem's title?

• It refers to a musical note

• It indicates a calm atmosphere

• It symbolizes nature's power

• It represents silence

What cultural group is referenced in the poem's subtitle?

• The Maori people

• The Aztec people

• The Inuit people

• The Navajo people

What prediction is made about the poem's content?

• It explores the Navajo's view on nature

• It discusses modern technology

• It focuses on urban life

• It describes a historical battle

What is the first step in finding meaning in a poem's title?

• Analyze the poem's structure

• Count the number of lines

• Read the title and subtitle

• Identify the poem's author

What should you do after reading the title and subtitle?

• Write a summary

• Ask what you already know about the words

• Memorize the poem

• Draw a picture

What is the final step in understanding a poem's title?

• Make a prediction about the poem's content

• Translate the poem into another language

• Focus only on the poem's ending

• Ignore the subtitle