This document provides instructions for students to write critiques of 10 different poems. It lists 8 questions for students to answer in their critiques to analyze various elements of the poems such as their initial reaction, how the poem affects them emotionally or intellectually, the mood and if it changes, any insights into human nature, characters, poetic devices used, striking images, and the overarching theme.
This document provides instructions for students to write critiques of 10 different poems. It lists 8 questions for students to answer in their critiques to analyze various elements of the poems such as their initial reaction, how the poem affects them emotionally or intellectually, the mood and if it changes, any insights into human nature, characters, poetic devices used, striking images, and the overarching theme.
This document provides instructions for students to write critiques of 10 different poems. It lists 8 questions for students to answer in their critiques to analyze various elements of the poems such as their initial reaction, how the poem affects them emotionally or intellectually, the mood and if it changes, any insights into human nature, characters, poetic devices used, striking images, and the overarching theme.
Write 10 critiques of poems. Use a variety of types of poetry and
ensure each has enough content to critique for the purpose of this assignment.
1. What is your reaction immediately after reading the poem?
2. On what level are you most affected by the poem? eg. emotional, spiritual or intellectual? 3. What is the mood of the play? Does it change? 4. What does the poem reveal about the human condition? 5. Describe any characters who live in this poem. 6. What poetic devices are evident? What is their effect on the piece? 7. What images are most striking? 8. What is the main theme?