Decoding Poetic Meaning with TPCASTT

What does the acronym TTCATT stand for in poetry analysis?

• Title, Paraphrase, Connotations, Attitudes, Shifts, Tone, Tone

• Title, Paraphrase, Connotations, Attitudes, Shifts, Title, Theme

• Title, Paraphrase, Connotations, Attitudes, Shifts, Tone, Theme

• Title, Paraphrase, Connotations, Attitudes, Shifts, Title, Tone

What should you do first when analyzing a poem's title?

• Refer to the actual poem

• Make a wild guess

• Ignore the title

• Intellectualize the title

What is the purpose of paraphrasing a poem?

• To add more words

• To change its meaning

• To simplify and relate to it

• To make it more complex

Which of the following is NOT a tool used to analyze the connotations of a poem?

• Grammar

• Allusions

• Imagery

• Symbolism

How do poets use words in their poems?

• Like dancers use movements

• Like conductors use music

• Like painters use brushes

• Like chefs use ingredients

What should you observe to understand the speaker's attitude in a poem?

• The poem's length

• The poem's structure

• The speaker's tone and intent

• The poem's title

What can signal shifts in a poem?

• Punctuation and transitions

• The poem's publication date

• The poem's title

• The poet's biography

Why should you re-evaluate the title of a poem after analyzing it?

• To find errors in the title

• To change your initial guess

• To confirm your first impression

• To gain new insights from the analysis

What is the final step in analyzing a poem using TTCATT?

• Ignoring the theme

• Identifying the theme

• Rewriting the poem

• Memorizing the poem

What does the theme of a poem relate to?

• The poet's personal life

• The poem's title

• The human condition

• The poem's length