Name: __________________________ Block: _____ Date:_____________

Title of Poem:______________________ Author: ______________________

Title

A Strategy for Poetry Analysis Ponder the title before reading the poem.

TP-CASTT

Paraphra se

Translate the poem into your own words.

Connotat ion

Contemplate the poem for meaning beyond the literal (Interpretation) Examine the diction, imagery, symbols, and any other figures of speech that have connotations/suggestions beyond themselves.

Attitude

Observe both the speakers and the poets attitude (tone, diction, images, mood, etc.).

Shifts

Note shifts in speakers and in attitudes. (Are there changes?)

Title

Examine the title again, this time on an interpretive level.

Theme

Determine what the poet is saying.