Read the poem' "Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes", and observe the poet's use of figurative language and sound devices. Discuss how these contribute to the overall effect of the poem. Quote the poem, cite specific details, and define all relevant literary terms.

Compare and contrast the merits and drawbacks of at least two of the scholarly approaches to literature described in this unit. be sure to mention at least one advantage that each approach has over the other. use one of the readings from this unit in your comparison. your answer should be at least 250 words.