4.2 Analyzing Individual Poems

• Through its structured form and evocative imagery, "The Darkling Thrush" explores the themes of change, uncertainty, and the enduring power of nature
• Who is the author of "The Darkling Thrush"?

  Thomas Hardy
• How does an author's background influence the interpretation of a poem?

  By shaping their style
• What is the central idea or emotion conveyed by a poem called?

  Theme
• What effect does imagery have on a reader?

  Helps visualize the poem
• What does rhythm in a poem influence?

  Emotional tone
• Alliteration adds rhythm and emphasis to a poem.


  True
• Poets use precise vocabulary to convey specific emotions or ideas.


  True
• Poets carefully select their words to convey specific emotions, ideas, or associations
• Imagery can only appeal to the sense of sight.

  False
• What is a metaphor in poetry?

  A comparison without "like" or "as"
• A "black crow" is often a symbol of death in poetry.

  True
• The narrative in a poem refers to a sequence of events or a story.


  True
• The theme of a poem is its central idea or message
• A "black crow" might symbolize death in poetry.


  True
• A metaphor connects different concepts to reveal deeper meanings
• A rose often symbolizes love
• The narrative in a poem provides insights into the central ideas
• A thesis statement summarizes the poem's meaning and purpose
• What is the thesis of "Ozymandias"?

  Power and inevitability of decay
• Who wrote "The Darkling Thrush"?

  Thomas Hardy
• The structure of a poem includes its form, rhyme scheme, meter, and stanza structure.
• What are poetic devices used for in poetry?

  Create meaning and effect
• What does rhyme emphasize in a poem?

  Key ideas
• Poets may use evocative language to surprise the reader
• The narrative of a poem refers to the sequence of events
• What is the purpose of a thesis statement in poetry analysis?

  States the main argument
• Why is it important to explain the connection between evidence and thesis in poetry analysis?

  To strengthen the argument
• Textual evidence in poetry analysis allows you to demonstrate a close reading of the poem.


  True
• What should you always explain after using a quote in poetry analysis?

  How it supports your argument
• In "The Darkling Thrush," the poem's structured form contrasts with the bleak and desolate imagery
• Identifying the title, author, and context of a poem is crucial for understanding its deeper meaning
• "The Darkling Thrush" was written on the last day of 1900.


  True
• The context of a poem provides insights into its historical or cultural background.

  True
• Understanding a poem's structure and theme is crucial for interpreting its deeper meaning.

  True
• A metaphor allows the poet to make creative connections and convey deeper meaning
• The central idea or message of a poem is called its theme
• Imagery creates mental pictures that help readers visualize the poem's subject
• What does descriptive vocabulary in a poem help create?

  Vivid mental pictures
• Poets may use unexpected word choices to surprise the reader.

  True