SIFT Poetry Analysis Guide

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This document provides a strategy for analyzing poetry that involves identifying examples of symbolism, images, figures of speech, and how these devices reveal the tone and theme of the poem…

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  • Symbol
  • Images
  • Figures of Speech
  • Tone and Theme

SIFT Poetry Analysis Strategy

Directions: Use the table below to record examples of each of the poetic devices from the poem. Be sure to use the exact wording.

Symbol
examine the title and text for symbolism

Images
identify imagers and sensory details

Figures of Speech
analyze figurative language and other devices
(use the terms on the handout)

Tone and Theme


discuss how all devices reveal tone and theme

SIFT Poetry Analysis Strategy
Directions:  Use the table below to record examples of each of the poetic devices from 
the poe

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