You need to introduce your quotations, put them in quotation marks, and cite them correctly. [If you use more than one line from your chosen poem, put / in between the lines; in the parentheses put the line numbers]. Review and remember the basic components of an essay. You need to have an introduction, a thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Remember to use the present tense when writing about literature. Mention the author’s name and the title of the poem in your introduction. The first time you mention the author, use the full name, then only the last name after that. All the words must be your own. You do not need to use research. Analyzing a Poem1. What is your reaction to the poem? 2. What is the conflict in the poem?3. Summarize what happens in the poem. 4. What is the climax of the poem? 5. Who is the speaker? 6. Are there any important symbols?7. What is the setting? 8. What does the title mean? 9. What is the atmosphere?
