Analyzing Poetry Techniques and Elements

This video tutorial guides students through an analytical assignment comparing two poems: 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' and 'When You Are Old.' It covers reading and analyzing each poem, identifying literary elements, and comparing these elements between the poems. The tutorial also provides steps for planning and writing a comparative essay, emphasizing the importance of organization and textual evidence. Additional resources and support are offered for students needing further assistance.

What is the main focus of the analytical assignment discussed in the video?

• Comparing two poems

• Analyzing a short story

• Comparing two novels

• Writing a personal essay

What should you do first when starting your analysis of the poems?

• Discuss with a friend

• Read each poem several times

• Watch a movie adaptation

• Write a summary

Why is it important to think about the title of a poem?

• It gives the publication date

• It provides the author's biography

• It helps in understanding the poem's theme

• It lists the poem's characters

What does analyzing a poem involve according to the video?

• Memorizing the poem

• Exploring a topic and making connections

• Ignoring the poem's structure

• Focusing only on the poem's length

Which of the following is NOT a literary element to focus on?

• Theme or message

• Rhyme pattern

• Mood or tone

• Author's favorite color

What is the first step in analyzing each poem separately?

• Ignore the poem's structure

• Discuss with a friend

• Think about the title

• Write a summary

What should you consider about the poem's organization?

• The number of pages

• The rhyme pattern

• The author's age

• The publication year

What type of language should you look for in the poems?

• Formal language

• Figurative language

• Technical language

• Colloquial language

How many analytical elements should you choose for comparison?

• At least two

• At least one

• At least four

• At least three

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting elements between poems?

• To determine the poems' popularity

• To rewrite the poems

• To understand how they are alike and different

• To find the author's mistakes