Poetry Analysis Chart

Name ___________________________________________

Poem Title: ______________________________________

Poets Name: ______________________________________

Structure or Line Prove It! Explain why this is an example of Sound Technique Number(s) the technique. 1.

How does this technique add to the sound, structure or meaning of the poem?

2.

Figurative Language or Poetic Device

1.

Line Prove it! Explain what this example means. Number(s) (ie what is being compared? what is being described)

What purpose does using such language have? How does it help you understand the topic or theme?

2.

3.

What is the theme or message of the poem?

Line Number(s) 1.

How does this line contribute to the theme?

2.

3.