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Introduction to Poetry Analysis:

Introduction to Poetry Analysis: . Using SOAPS to Examine Poetry. « il n' ya pas de hors texte … » Derrida. “There is nothing outside of the text”

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Introduction to Poetry Analysis:

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  1. Introduction to Poetry Analysis: Using SOAPS to Examine Poetry

  2. « il n'ya pas de hors texte… » Derrida • “There is nothing outside of the text” • Simply put, the meaning of a text must include an analysis of the language of the text (including its grammar and vocabulary), the figurative meaning of the language, the historical meanings of the language itself, and a knowledge of the history of the society in which the language is/was used.  • In addition, the interpreter should also have familiarity with the author. • A pure reading can only occur when the reader and author share a similar language from which to draw meaning.

  3. Cup Poem #1 What kind of spring is thisWhere there are no flowers andThe air is filled with a miserable smell?

  4. Speaker • Who is the speaker of the poem? • What are the intentions of the speaker? • Can you find evidence from the poem to support your answer? • Is it necessary to look further? There are contradictory opinions about outside research. • Derrida: “There is nothing outside the text.”

  5. Occasion • What is the Occasion? • In other words, the time and place of the piece. • What promoted the author to write this piece? • How do you know from the text? • What event led to its publication or development? • It is particularly important to understand the context that encouraged the writing to happen.

  6. Audience • Who is the Audience? This refers to the group of readers to whom this piece is directed. • The audience may be one person, a small group or a large group; it may be a certain person or a certain people. • What assumptions can you make about the audience? • Does it seem to be addressed to a specific group, social class, gender, age group, or political party? How do you know? • Are there any words or phrases that are unusual or different? Is the language used for a unique audience? • Does the speaker evoke God, nation, liberty, history, heaven, hell? How do you know? Why is the speaker using this type of language?

  7. Purpose • What is the purpose of the poem? What the reason behind the text. • In what ways does the author convey this message? • What is the poem saying? • How is the speaker trying to spark a reaction in the audience? • What words or phrases show the speaker's tone?

  8. Subject • What is the subject of the poem? • What is the general topic, content, and ideas contained in the poem? • Where is the evidence to support your assertion?

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