Practice - Techniques for Writing Effective Critical Analyses of Prescribed or Unseen Poems
Practice Questions
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Define what a thesis is in the context of critical analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about what guides your writing in an analysis.
What should a topic sentence do?
💡 Hint: Remember, it’s the first impression of your paragraph.
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What is the primary role of a thesis in a critical analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what drives your writing.
True or False: A strong conclusion in a critical analysis introduces new information.
💡 Hint: What should a conclusion do versus what it shouldn't?
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Challenge Problems
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Write a critical analysis of a poem you enjoy, focusing on how the poet uses at least two literary devices to enhance the theme.
💡 Hint: First, identify the devices and their specific lines, then elaborate on their collective impact.
Select a poem and identify how its structure supports its theme. Discuss the relationship between form and meaning in your analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about how the stanza format influences the reader's pacing and understanding.
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