Consider the poems assigned for this lesson and choose one that you are interested in or intrigued by.
Find at least two images and/or symbols within the poem.
Write a 200-300 word one-paragraph analysis of the poem’s use of imagery and/or symbolism. Your analysis should include a topic sentence, examples from the
poem, internal citations, and analysis. Do not consult any outside sources for this assignment, which should be submitted as an attached Word document in MLA
format. Include the name of the poem and poet.
Remember that an analysis of literary elements includes your explaining what they mean and why they are important. If, for example, you have identified a door
as a symbol, be sure to explain how it is used in the poem, what it symbolizes, and how it relates to the poem’s overall meaning. Include quotes from the
poem, but rely mostly on your own analysis of how and why the poet used the symbol.
Topic sentence template: “Poem ABC” by Poet Lady uses
Sample Solution
