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Unlock the essence of poetry through the seven elements - Subject, Narrator, Diction, Tone, Rhythmical Devices, Literary Devices, and Values. Delve into the heart of poems to unravel their themes, emotions, and messages. Feel the power of words and poetry come alive as you analyze and understand the artistry behind each verse.
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Elements of Poetry Miss Amorin Love/Death- Poetry Unit Grade 12
The SEVEN ELEMENTS of POETRY facilitates the understanding of poetry. Seven Elements of Poetry
1.) SUBJECT • Determine what the subject of the poem is. • Paraphrase/summarize in your own words • Generally, what is the poem about? • Example) • Theme= love • SUBJECT= A partner being unfaithful in a relationship; heartache
2.) Narrator • Identify the poem’s NARRATOR • Who is speaking? • Poet? • Character in poem? • From whose perspective is the poem being told?
3.) Diction • Are there any unfamiliar words in the poem? Be sure to look them up. • Is there any repetition? The poet does that for emphasis. • Are words concrete or abstract?
4.) Tone • Determine the tone of the poem • What is the mood or feeling conveyed by the poem? • Point out words that set the tone. • Tone can change!
5.) Rhythmical devices • The FORM of the poem • Is it open or closed? • Stanzas? • Couplets? • Sonnet? • Rhyme scheme
6.) Literary Devices • What types of figurative language are used in the poem? • Explain their significance. • Metaphors, hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, symbols, imagery, irony, onomatopoeia, etc…
7.) Values • What is the overall theme/s of the poem • Moral of the poem? • What lesson is the poet conveying to the audience?
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