ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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LITERATURE QUESTIONS

LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The statements below are parts of the steps on “How to Explicate Poetry". Which comes in as second to the last thing to do before writing a critical essay of a poem?
A
Interpret the Poem.
B
Introduce External Support.
C
Analyze the Elements of the Poem
D
Evaluate the Poem.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -State, very literally and in one or two sentences, what the poem is about. What is the emotion of the poem? Look at the poem. Listen to the sounds of the poem. How did the poet organize the poem, and why? Be very alert to word choice. More items

Detailed explanation-2: -Brainstorm & Free-write. Develop a theme. Create an extended metaphor. Add figurative language. Plan your structure. Write your first draft. Read, re-read & edit. 02-Dec-2020

Detailed explanation-3: -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-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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