How does the poem’s stylistic choices (rhyme scheme, figurative language, literary devices) contribute the overall structure, meaning, and impact of the poem?

Write an essay that describes how the author’s style and use of literary devices effect the presentation and meaning of the poem and addresses the question. Support your discussion with evidence from the text.

Essay Tips

Before you write:

  • Choose one poem to write about.
  • Make sure you have all of the notes you need.
  • Re-read the poem and write down additional comments.
  • Choose three literary devices you are going to discuss in your essay.

As you write:

  1. Your essay must have a central idea (stated in your thesis) that governs its development.   
  2. Your essay must be organized so that every part contributes something to the reader’s understanding of the central idea.
  3. Assume that your reader is NOT familiar with the author or poem.
  4. Tell your reader what the poem is about (not what happens, but what the happenings add up to).
  5. Write in third person!

Essay Outline

  1. Introduction (Background Info and Thesis)
  2. Body Paragraph One (First Poetic Device)
  3. Body Paragraph Two (Second Poetic Device)
  4. Body Paragraph Three (Third Poetic Device)
  5. Conclusion (Review of Main Points and So What? Factor)

 

Introduction

  • Brief Summary – Write three to four sentences that provide background information about your poem (What is the poem about? When was it written?). Include the title and author of the poem.

Thesis Statement

  • Three part statement that presents the topic of your essay
  • The thesis statement tells your reader what to expect. It is a restricted, precisely worded declarative sentence that states the purpose of your essay (the point you are trying to make).
  • The thesis statement is usually located at the end of the introduction paragraph.

Basic Thesis Format

(Insert author’s name) uses _______, _______, and  _______, (insert three different poetic devices) in (insert name of “poem”) to (illustrate, convey, reveal, or another verb) (insert the main idea or purpose of the poem).

Example Thesis Statement

William Cullen Bryant uses personification, colorful imagery, and metaphors in “Thanatopsis” to discuss how nature mitigates one’s fears about death. 

Note: Use the author’s full name in the introduction, and then use the author’s last name for the rest of the essay.

Body Paragraphs

  • Use a topic sentence to begin your paragraph.
  • Chose ONE poetic device and discuss THREE examples from the poem.
  • Explain how the device signifies/expresses meaning.

Body Paragraph 1

  • Topic Sentence
  • First Example
  • Supporting Quote
  • Commentary/Connection

Body Paragraph 2

  • Topic Sentence
  • Second Example
  • Supporting Quote
  • Commentary/Connection

Body Paragraph 3

  • Topic Sentence
  • Third Example
  • Supporting Quote
  • Commentary/Connection

Conclusion

  • Wrap-up Sentence
  • Explain how the topic/main idea of the poem relates to the outside world.

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