Noticing and Describing Repetition in a Poem

This video tutorial teaches how to understand an important idea in a poem by focusing on repetition. Using 'The Star' by Jane Taylor, the lesson guides viewers through identifying repeated words, analyzing their significance, and understanding what they reveal about the poem's subject. The repeated use of 'twinkle' is highlighted to show the star's constant presence and reliability. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the steps taken to analyze repetition and the insights gained from this approach.

What is the significance of the word 'twinkle' in the poem?

Why do you think the poet chose to repeat certain words in the poem?

How does the poet's use of repetition affect the reader's understanding of the star?

What does the repetition of the word 'twinkle' suggest about the star's presence?

In what ways does the poem convey the idea of reliability through repetition?