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Feb 5, 2010 · I remember the joys, I remember the pain, And I’m loving and living life all over again. I think of the years all too few and gone too fast, And I accept the stark fact that nothing can last. So open your eyes nurse, open and see, Not a crabby old woman, look closer, see me! ( This poem was written by a woman in a hospital geriatric ward..
What are you thinking, when you look at me- A crabbit old woman, not very wise, Uncertain of habit, with far-away eyes, Who dribbles her food and makes no reply When you say in a loud voice, I do wish you'd try. Who seems not to notice the things that you do And forever is losing a stocking or shoe. Who, unresisting or not; lets you do as you ...
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Poetry Analysis Sheet Use this handout to read and analyze a poem and to uncover the meaning of the poem. 1. What does the title mean? Take a look at the title and reflect (think) on what you think it means: _____ _____ _____ 2. Put it in your own words: Read the poem two or three times. You will see something different each time you read the poem.
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TP-CASTT Poetry Analysis TITLE: Consider the title and make a prediction about what the poem is about. _____ PARAPHRASE: Translate the poem line by line into your own words on a literal level. Look for complete thoughts (sentences may be inverted) and look up unfamiliar words. _____ CONNOTATION: Examine the poem for meaning beyond the literal ...
(You will need this for the introductory paragraph.) 2. Put it in your own words Read the poem two or three times. You will see something different each time you read the poem. Write a brief summary of the poem in your own words. Highlight or list some of the words (nouns, verbs, phrases) that are important to understanding the poem.
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This worksheet forces students to take a closer look at the poems they read and gain a deeper understanding of the author’s use of poetry to communicate his/her ideas. Concepts included on the worksheet: Summarizing literal meaning Determining poetic form Identifying rhyme scheme Identifying sensory images Determining types of rhyme (internal ...
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Guide for Analyzing Poetry Step Two The second step to analyzing a poem is to read it: once in yo. head and then a second time out loud. If the poem is particularly complex or long, you may find that reading it aloud several times helps you to better comprehend and identify formal elements such as rhythm or enjambment, s.
