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Steps annotating and analysing - Coggle Diagram
Steps annotating and analysing
Step 2: Literal meaning
Before you can understand the poem as a whole you have to start with an understanding of the individual words. Look up and write down the meaning of: Words you don’t know, Words you “sort of know.” Any important words, even if you don’t know them.
Step 4: Tone
You need to consider who you think is speaking in the poem. It may or may not be the author of the poem. What are their emotions and why do you think this is? If you had to imagine the speaker, who would you see? Male, Female, old, young etc. All these details will help you describe the tone of the poem.
Step 1: Begin:
Read the poem all the way through at least twice. Read it aloud, listen to it. Poetry is related to music, so the sound is important- rhythm. Make note of your first impressions or immediate responses, both positive and negative. May change your mind later. First ideas are worth recording
Step 3: Title
The title is carefully chosen, what information does it give you? Titles are very important Often it gives you the subject matter of what it means.
Structure
How is the poem structured? The sections are called STANZAS. The shape of the poem will help you figure it out. For example, if the lines are long are there many of them, perhaps the poem should be said slowly and might be sad. There might be repeating sections (like a chorus) to emphasise important points.
Step 6: Sound and Rhythm
The rhythm affects the meaning of the poem. Also, heavily stressed or repeated words give you a clue to the overall meaning of the poem. What sound devices are used?
Step 9: Theme
Determine theme of the poem. The purpose the poet has in writing this poem. The idea he/she wants to express. Need to look at the poem as a whole to discover the theme. Combine separate parts of your analysis into one main idea. Last line of poem is very important in sonnets as it emphasizes or changes the meaning.
Step 7: Sound and Rhythm (Rhyme)
Is there a definite rhyme scheme (pattern of rhymes)? How does the scheme affect your response to the poem? Is it humorous? Monotonous? Childish like a nursery rhyme?
Step 8: Visual devices
Look for the pictures, or images, the poet has drawn in your mind. Consider why these particular things have been chosen. What devices are used? Is it alliteration, Assonance?
Step 10: Overall analysis
Using your annotation of the poem, analyse all of the elements of the poem you’ve deconstructed to discuss the meaning and effect of the overall poem. Use appropriate and accurate poetic vocabulary when discussing poetry, and refer to specific techniques and lines/words in the poem to support your conclusions.