4.1.1 - Definition of Theme
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What is a theme in poetry?
💡 Hint: Think about the overall meaning when you read a poem.
Can a poem have multiple themes?
💡 Hint: Consider the different concepts addressed in a poem.
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What is a theme in poetry?
💡 Hint: Think about what the poem is really saying.
Can themes in poetry be complex?
💡 Hint: Consider how poems reflect different aspects of life.
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Select a complex poem and identify at least three themes. Provide supporting symbols and imagery that represent each theme.
💡 Hint: Look closely at repeated images and symbols throughout the poem.
Compose a short poem and articulate its theme in a clear thematic statement. Explain how specific lines support this theme.
💡 Hint: Think about what emotions or ideas you want to express through your lines.
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