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    The document discusses a strategy for analyzing poems called TP-CASTT. It involves considering the title first, then paraphrasing the poem. The next steps are contemplating connotations beyond the literal meaning, observing attitudes in the speaker and poet, noting any shifts, reexamining the title interpretively, and determining the overall theme. The strategy breaks down analysis into clear sequential steps to help understand the poem on a deeper level.

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    The document discusses a strategy for analyzing poems called TP-CASTT. It involves considering the title first, then paraphrasing the poem. The next steps are contemplating connotations beyond the literal meaning, observing attitudes in the speaker and poet, noting any shifts, reexamining the title interpretively, and determining the overall theme. The strategy breaks down analysis into clear sequential steps to help understand the poem on a deeper level.

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    Name: __________________________

    Block: _____ Date:_____________

    Title of Poem:______________________
    Author: ______________________

    TP-CASTT

    Title

    A Strategy for Poetry Analysis


    Ponder the title before reading the poem.

    Paraphrase

    Translate the poem into your own words.

    Connotation

    Contemplate the poem for meaning beyond the literal (Interpretation) Examine the
    diction, imagery, symbols, and any other figures of speech that have
    connotations/suggestions beyond themselves.

    Attitude

    Observeboththespeakersandthepoetsattitude(tone,diction,images,mood,etc.).

    Shifts

    Note shifts in speakers and in attitudes. (Are there changes?)

    Title

    Examine the title again, this time on an interpretive level.

    Theme

    Determine what the poet is saying.

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