Once you have chosen a poem, read it carefully. Answer the following questions, in complete sentences, and use evidence from the poem where able to. What is the poem’s theme or central idea?

How does the author use of figurative language or other poetic devices?

What effect does the use of figurative language/other poetic devices have on the poem?

How would you describe the tone of the poem?

How would you describe the structure or organization of the poem?