Poetry

Question 1

line

Answer 1

group of words arranged in a row that ends for a reason other than the end of the page

Question 2

stanza

Answer 2

Set of lines that are grouped together; like a “poem paragraph”

Question 3

structure

Answer 3

Regular Rhyme Scheme - a clear rhyming pattern
Irregular rhyme scheme - no particular rhyming pattern
Chronological narrative - a story told in order
Non-Chronological narrative - events described but not in order

Question 4

graphic elements

Answer 4

There are several graphic elements that poets choose to use when they present their poem. This is the visual presentation of their poem on the page.

When analyzing graphic elements, ask yourself:
1. Why did the author choose to display their poem this way?
2. How does this choice support the meaning or purpose of the poem?

Question 5

Graphic element: Line break

Answer 5

Why did the line break where it did? What is the significance? (the author did that ON PURPOSE!)

Question 6

Graphic element:
Line length

Answer 6

What is the meaning of repeated very short lines vs long, running lines?
How does the line length fit the meaning of the poem?

Question 7

Graphic element:
Font Style

Answer 7

Is the font bold? cursive? creepy? creative? Why did the author choose that font?

Does the font style change anywhere in the poem? What is the significance?
What is the change supposed to reveal?

Question 8

Graphic element:
Font Size

Answer 8

Is the font really large? Really small?

Does the font size change anywhere in the poem? What is the significance?
What is the change supposed to reveal?

Question 9

Graphic element:
Text Formatting

Answer 9

Where is the text on the page?
All squished to one side? Spread out? In a shape?
Why did the author choose to format the text this way?