Poetry Analysis Techniques

Miss Cupley guides viewers through an eight-step process to annotate poetry effectively. The steps include scanning the poem for unfamiliar words, conducting an initial reading, analyzing the poem's structure, identifying figurative language, and reflecting on personal reactions. The video also provides resources for teachers to aid in teaching poetry annotation.

What is the main goal of the video tutorial?

• To teach how to write poetry

• To discuss famous poets

• To guide on annotating poetry

• To explain the history of poetry

What should you do first when scanning a poem?

• Read it aloud

• Underline words you know

• Write a summary

• Underline unfamiliar words

After underlining unfamiliar words, what is the next step?

• Ignore them

• Guess their meaning

• Search for synonyms

• Ask a friend

Where should you jot down questions during the initial reading?

• On a separate sheet

• In the margins

• In a notebook

• On a computer

What should you do if you don't understand a line in the poem?

• Skip it

• Ignore it

• Underline it and ask questions

• Rewrite it

What should you do if you don't understand a line in the poem?

• Skip it

• Underline it and ask questions

• Rewrite it

• Ignore it

What should you analyze about the poem's structure?

• The length of the poem

• The publication date

• The rhyme scheme and repetition

• The author's biography

What is the purpose of analyzing the rhyme scheme?

• To find the author's name

• To understand the poem's structure

• To determine the poem's length

• To identify the poem's genre

What is the purpose of analyzing the rhyme scheme?

• To identify the poem's genre

• To find the author's name

• To understand the poem's structure

• To determine the poem's length

How should you handle figurative language in a poem?

• Translate it to another language

• Circle it and note its purpose

• Rewrite it in simple terms

• Ignore it