Question

I have a poetry essay test tomorrow. I have to read and analyze a poem any tips or tricks? Please help!!!!

Answer 1

Answer:

Try to figure out the meaning of the poem. ...

Imagery is a common technique used by poets to get their meaning across. ...

Look for symbols. ...

Look at the poet's choice of words. ...

Determine the voice and tone of voice of the poem. ...

Determine if the poem has a storyline. ...

Look for a rhyme scheme. ...

Determine the poem's structure

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Look at the connotation: is the meaning of the words positive? negative? flowy? angry? sad?

Look for universal symbols: love, life, death, youth.

Look for rhyming schemes: depending on the type used, it can convey a happy, rhythmic feeling or a gloomier feeling.

Paraphrase the poem after you've finished reading it. This will help you understand.

Put notes in the margins about the literal and figurative meaning of each line.

Hope this helps, good luck!