Analyzing Poetry Through Titles

The video tutorial teaches how to make predictions about a poem by examining its title. It emphasizes the unique nature of poetry and the importance of titles in setting expectations. The lesson uses Emily Dickinson's 'In the Garden' as an example, encouraging viewers to consider both the thoughts and emotions evoked by the title. The tutorial highlights the need for preparation before reading poetry and concludes with a method for making informed predictions.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Understanding the structure of poems

• Making predictions about a poem using its title

• Learning to write poems

• Analyzing the rhyme scheme of poems

Why are titles important in poetry?

• They give insight into the poem's mood and setting

• They provide a summary of the poem

• They are chosen randomly

• They are always the first line of the poem

What analogy is used to describe preparing to read a poem?

• A chef preparing a meal

• A student studying for an exam

• A marathon runner preparing for a race

• A musician tuning an instrument

What is the first step in analyzing the poem 'In the Garden'?

• Reading the entire poem

• Examining the title

• Identifying the rhyme scheme

• Counting the number of lines

What does the title 'In the Garden' suggest about the poem's setting?

• It takes place in a city

• It takes place in a forest

• It takes place in a garden

• It takes place in a desert

What elements are likely to be found in the poem 'In the Garden'?

• Stars and planets

• Mountains and rivers

• Cars and buildings

• Plants and animals

What feelings might the title 'In the Garden' evoke?

• Excitement and thrill

• Peacefulness and calm

• Sadness and despair

• Fear and anxiety

What type of words does the speaker predict the poet will use?

• Abstract and vague

• Formal and rigid

• Descriptive and vivid

• Technical and scientific

What is the final prediction about the poem 'In the Garden'?

• It will be a historical poem

• It will be a humorous poem

• It will be a descriptive poem about garden objects

• It will be a narrative poem

What should you do before reading a poem?

• Count the number of stanzas

• Analyze the title

• Identify the author

• Read the last line