TP-CASTT Analysis of Poetry

The video tutorial introduces the TPCASTT method for analyzing poems, which stands for Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Shifts, Title (again), and Theme. The instructor explains each step using the poem 'My Pet Zet' by Gillian Char as an example. The video guides viewers through reading the poem, paraphrasing it, and identifying its connotation, attitude, and theme. The tutorial concludes with tips on applying the TPCASTT method to other poems, emphasizing its effectiveness for beginners.

What does the TP-CASTT system stand for?

• Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Analysis, Shifts, Title, Theme

• Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Shifts, Title, Theme

• Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Structure, Title, Theme

• Title, Paraphrase, Context, Attitude, Shifts, Tone, Theme

Who is the author of the poem 'My Pet Zet'?

• Gillian Char

• Shannon Schroeder

• Julian Char

• Gillian Zet

What is the first step in the TP-CASTT system?

• Theme

• Paraphrase

• Title

• Connotation

What is the main idea of the poem 'My Pet Zet'?

• A child dislikes their pet fish

• A child has a fast-swimming pet fish named Zet

• A child wants a new pet

• A child is afraid of water

Which step involves putting the poem into your own words?

• Theme

• Connotation

• Paraphrase

• Title

What does the 'Connotation' step focus on?

• The literal meaning of the poem

• The structure of the poem

• The tone and deeper meaning of the poem

• The historical context of the poem

What is the tone of the poem 'My Pet Zet'?

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Angry

• Fearful

Which step involves discussing the tone and meaning of the poem?

• Theme

• Connotation

• Title

• Paraphrase

What is the attitude of the poem 'My Pet Zet'?

• Negative and sad

• Confused and chaotic

• Positive and happy

• Neutral and indifferent

What does the 'Attitude' step analyze?

• The poem's length

• The poem's historical context

• The poem's structure

• The tone and mood of the poem