Analyzing Poetry Techniques and Themes

Dave and Andrew, the IB English guys, introduce the Spec Films acronym for analyzing poetry. They explain each component: subject, speaker, purpose, emotions, craft, figurative language, imagery, language, music, and structure. The video applies Spec Films to Ocean Vuong's poem 'Kissing in Vietnamese', analyzing its themes of love, trauma, and generational history. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to use Spec Films for detailed poetry analysis.

Who are the presenters in the video?

• Tom and Jerry

• Dave and Andrew

• John and Mark

• Alice and Bob

What is the purpose of the SPEC FILMS acronym?

• To help analyze poetry

• To write essays

• To improve vocabulary

• To memorize poems

What does the 'S' in SPEC FILMS stand for?

• Style

• Subject and Speaker

• Syntax

• Structure

What should you consider when thinking about the 'Subject and Speaker'?

• The topic and who is speaking

• The poem's length

• The poem's rhyme scheme

• The poem's publication date

What does the 'P' in SPEC FILMS stand for?

• Purpose

• Poem

• Perspective

• Plot

What is considered when analyzing the 'Purpose' of a poem?

• The poem's theme and message

• The poem's length

• The poem's publication date

• The poem's author

What does the 'E' in SPEC FILMS stand for?

• Emotions

• Energy

• Elegance

• Eloquence

What should be considered when analyzing 'Emotions' in a poem?

• The poem's publication date

• The poem's structure

• The various emotions and moods conveyed

• The poem's length

What does the 'C' in SPEC FILMS stand for?

• Character

• Content

• Craft

• Context

What does the 'F' in SPEC FILMS stand for?

• Framework

• Function

• Form

• Figurative Language