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Poetry Assignment -
==Prepare a Power Point analysis of a chosen poem.==
 * 1) Provide an overall thematic statement (what aspect of humanity does the poem explore)
 * 2) line by line translation of meaning (paraphrase)
 * 3) **IDENTIFY THE USE OF POETIC DEVISES.**

Example: Hunger by John Q. Public

__Section #1 Thematic Statement__ This poem is about … (Thematic statement)

__Section #2 Line by line translation__ (line #)1. I come among the peoples like a shadow, 2. I sit down by each man’s side.

Translation: (Paraphrase) Hunger travels silently, but persistently close to all people

3. None sees me, but they look on one another, 4. And know that I am there.

Translation: (Paraphrase)

continue in this manner

__Section #3 Poetic Devises__ Copy and paste the line and identify the poetic devise in use. Example: Hunger travels silently - Personification The feeling of hunger can not travel from place to place like a tourist.

Procedure: Choose a partner search for a poem to analysis – start with the links from: [|__www.poetryjanzen.wikispaces.com__]

Be sure the poem has some appeal to you and that you both have some understanding of what is being said.

Minimum of eight lines!


 * Tell Mr. Janzen which poem you will analyze (no two groups will do the same poem)**


 * Follow the instructions for __analyzing poetry on the website__

1. Opening Slide with title/author your names

2. 2 or three slides with over all explanation of theme/meaning

3. Line by Line analysis with poem on one side and analysis on the other

4. A series of slides pointing out and explaining the use of poetic devises **

==**5. UPLOAD PRESENTATION TO THE POTRY PAGE ON YOUR WIKI (AND YOUR PARTNERS IF WORKING IN PAIRS)**==