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TP-CASTT Poetry Analysis

Explore the powerful symbolism and themes of loss and confinement in Pavel Friedmann's poignant poem "The Butterfly" through a TP-CASTT poetry analysis method. Uncover the hidden meanings and emotions conveyed through vivid imagery and repetition.

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TP-CASTT Poetry Analysis

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  1. TP-CASTT Poetry Analysis repetition! onomatopoeia! 1/09 Poetry Unit: TP-CASTT - Blume

  2. TP-CASTT is an ACRONYM for… Title Paraphrase Connotation Attitude Shift Title Theme It is a method used by our high schools to help us understand, appreciate, and communicate about poetry and the power of words.

  3. First, let’s review some vocabulary: • literal = means “exact” or “not exaggerated”. Literal language is language that means exactly what is said. Most of the time, we use literal language. • figurative = the opposite of literal language. Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface. Often used by poets and other writers.

  4. Review vocabulary, continued: • denotation = the dictionary definition of a word or phrase • connotation = a meaning suggested by a word or phrase, in addition to its exact (denotative) meaning; can be the emotional feelings associated with the word Think of the denotative and connotative meanings of words such as home, mother, love, peace, friend, etc.

  5. Write the following title and author on your TP-CASTT handoutThe Butterflyby Pavel Friedmann

  6. The Butterfly By: Pavel Friedmann He was the last. Truly the last. Such yellowness was bitter and blinding Like the sun’s tear shattered on stone. That was his true colour. And how easily he climbed, and how high, Certainly, climbing, he wanted To kiss the last of my world. I have been here for seven weeks, ‘Ghettoized’. Who loved me have found me, Daisies call to me, And the branches also of the white chestnut in the yard. But I haven’t seen a butterfly here. That last one was the last one. There are no butterflies, here in the ghetto.

  7. Doing a TP-CASTT poem analysis will help you turn your observations into meaningful discussions or writing. You have noticed the details - now can put them together so you can understand and talk about the poem much better.

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