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1.
Choose three of the following aspects to focus on and write an analytical paragraph
on each:
Content/subject and theme(s)
Speaker, tone and voice
Setting and atmosphere
Form and structure
Sound effects
Poetic devices
Diction/word Choice/use of language
2.
Refer to the sample paragraphs provided and include the following elements in each
analytical paragraph:
A statement/main point
Textual support and evidence (quoting directly or paraphrasing the poem)
Elaboration and explanation
3.
Show and identify the different elements of your analytical paragraphs with
colour-coding.