ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT something you do when analyzing a poem?
A
label the rhyme scheme (ABAB)
B
Try to figure out what the poet is saying
C
answer questions about the poem
D
just read the poem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To understand the multiple meanings of a poem, readers must examine its words and phrasing from the perspectives of rhythm, sound, images, obvious meaning, and implied meaning. Readers then need to organize responses to the verse into a logical, point-by-point explanation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Read the poem aloud. Unpack what the poem is about. Pay attention to the rhythm. Look for enjambment. Look for techniques. Consider the poetic form.

Detailed explanation-3: -Read the poem aloud multiple times. Reading a poem aloud is necessary for analysis. Review the title. Identify the speaker. Consider the mood and tone. Highlight the use of poetic devices. Try paraphrasing. Identify the theme. 14-Jan-2019

Detailed explanation-4: -Read Like a Writer. Paraphrase the Poem. Notice the Structure. Pay Attention to the Rhyme Scheme. Note the Meter. Think About the Speaker. Notice the Imagery. Take Note of the Overall Tone or Mood. More items

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