TP-CASTT: Device for Analysis Flashcards

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T-Title

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consider the title and make a prediction about the poem

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P-Paraphrase

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translate the poem line by line. Re-order sentences as needed and look up unfamiliar words

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C-Connotation

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look at the poem beyond the literal. Examine its use of figurative language, imagery, and sound elements

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A-Attitude/Tone

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identify both the attitude and tone of the speakers

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S-Shifts

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look for any changes in the speaker’s attitude and tone. look for key attitude and tone. Look for key transitional words or time shifts as well as punctuation and line breaks

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T-Title

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now back to the title. what is the meaning on a more interpretive level

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T-Theme

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because all roads lead to it, examine what themes the author was exploring in the piece

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after evaluating title for the second time

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find the theme

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what do you examine twice

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title

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10
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last step of analysis

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theme

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when should you identify the shifts in the poem

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after you evaluate attitude and tone

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