Guided Notes: Poetry Analysis

Subject: Analyzing the poem

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Whose woods these are I think I know.

His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Robert Frost

Questions:

What is the main theme of the poem?

What is the poems style?
How does the title reflect the poems
main message?

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Define figures of speech

What are Figures of Speech that are

presented in the poem? (Give at least one
example of each figure of speech).
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Narrative Point of View

What is the narrative point of view used

in this poem? Use the pronouns that the poet
used in the poem to support your answer.

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Rhyme and Meter

1. Give examples of words that rhyme in

the poem.
2. Describe the style of meter that is
used in the poem.

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Figures of Speech Functions

Syllables and Stanzas

Write a paragraph that describes how the

elements of figures of speech reflect the
poems meaning and themes.
1. How many syllables does the poem
have?
2. How many stanzas does the poem
have?

Settings

1. Identify the settings of the poem

2. How does the setting of the poem
contribute to its themes?

Poets Attitude

Determine the tone styles that are used

in the poem and give at least three words or
phrases that indicate the poets attitude.