Poetry Presentation Rubric -9

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You are to present a response to a poem. Remember to consider the following:

 In your analysis, your focus is on what the poem is about, what the poet’s message is and how
he/she communicates that message.
 You need to do a close reading of the poem, looking in particular for evidence and the effects,
of: the structure/form, rhythm and meter, rhyme, repetition, mood, tone, imagery, irony,
personification, syntax, diction, symbolism and other poetic techniques.

Criterion Little Some Adequate Good Excellent

1 2 3 4 5
A: Understanding of .
the Text
 Awareness of the thought and
feeling expressed in the poem
 Detailed and well-chosen
references to the text.
B: Interpretation of
the Text
 Ideas are relevant and include
a creative personal response
 Analysis is detailed and
illustrated by relevant
examples.
C: Appreciation of
Literary Features
 Appreciation of literary
features, such as diction,
imagery, tone, structure, style
and technique
 Appreciation of the effects of
these literary features
 Analysis is detailed and
illustrated by relevant
examples.
D: Presentation
 A focused and well-developed
argument
 Clear and logical structure to
the analysis
 Supporting examples

E: Formal Use of
Language
 The language is clear,
coherent, varied and precise
 Precise use of vocabulary
 Effective choice of register
 Avoids simply reading
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