POETRY - GRADE 11
Poems in this pack :
The Woman - Kristina Rungano
A Far Cry From Anthem - Derek Walcott
Anthem for Doomed Youth - Wilfred Owen
Housing Targets - Kelwyn Sole
To the Doctor… - Finuala Downling
The Collar - George Herbert
Writing a Poetry Essay
Introduction
● Just one or two phrases
● Describe the poem's core idea, problems, and/or topic.
Body
Here you demonstrate your comprehension of the meaning as expressed by the poet. Talk
about the following:
● Structure: take into account alliteration, assurance, rhyme, rhythm, and
onomatopoeia
● Poetic devices: take into account stanza length, enjambment, and sentence length.
● Search for personification, contrast, similes, and metaphors when utilising imagery or
figures of speech.
● Style: consider sentence length, punctuation, and diction
● Tone: How does the poem convey the poet's perspective on the subject matter?
Does the tone shift after a while?
Conclusion
How do you feel about the poem? What emotions does it provoke?
● EG, carries a …. feeling
Poems in this pack :
The Woman - Kristina Rungano
A Far Cry From Anthem - Derek Walcott
Anthem for Doomed Youth - Wilfred Owen
Housing Targets - Kelwyn Sole
To the Doctor… - Finuala Downling
The Collar - George Herbert
Writing a Poetry Essay
Introduction
● Just one or two phrases
● Describe the poem's core idea, problems, and/or topic.
Body
Here you demonstrate your comprehension of the meaning as expressed by the poet. Talk
about the following:
● Structure: take into account alliteration, assurance, rhyme, rhythm, and
onomatopoeia
● Poetic devices: take into account stanza length, enjambment, and sentence length.
● Search for personification, contrast, similes, and metaphors when utilising imagery or
figures of speech.
● Style: consider sentence length, punctuation, and diction
● Tone: How does the poem convey the poet's perspective on the subject matter?
Does the tone shift after a while?
Conclusion
How do you feel about the poem? What emotions does it provoke?
● EG, carries a …. feeling
