Poetry Analysis 750 Word Essay
Poetry Analysis 750 Word Essay
The essay assignment for this week is to compose an essay of at least 750 words in which you offer your interpretation of a literary element (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization) in one of the assigned poems. You may choose any poem from our reading list.Bradstreet, To My Dear and Loving HusbandBrooks, We Real CoolBrowning, How Do I Love TheeBurns, Oh, My Love is Like a Red, Red RoseCummings, Buffalo BillCummings, Next to of Course God America IDickinson, After Great Pain, a Formal Feeling ComesDickinson, Because I Could Not Stop for DeathDickinson, I Heard a Fly Buzz When I DiedDickinson, This is My Letter to the WorldDunbar, We Wear the MaskEspada, My Father as a GuitarFrost, DesignFrost, Mending WallFrost, Nothing Gold Can StayFrost, The Road Not TakenHeaney, DiggingHeaney, Mid-Term BreakHerrick, To the Virgins, to Make Much of TimeHughes, Theme for English BJarrell, The Death of the Ball Turret GunnerKarr, A Blessing from My Sixteen Years SonKomunyakaa, Facing ItMacLeish, Ars PoeticaMarlowe, The Passionate Shepherd to His LoveMcKay, The White CityIf you wish, you may base your paper on the analysis you began in this weeks discussion.Tips for the EssayOpen your introduction with an engaging opener, such as a question, quote from the poem, or interesting idea. Then, connect to the poem and mention the title and the author. End your introduction with a thesis statement that interprets one literary element of the poem (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization).The body paragraphs should support your thesis. Present specific aspects of the poem that help to illustrate your points. Make sure to quote from the poem and analyze specific lines that support your argument. Typically, body paragraphs will contain at least two short quotations each as supporting evidence.Include a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes your main points and explains the significance of the thesis. Finish this paragraph with a strong and satisfying ending.APA ReminderUse APA style for formatting the essay and for source citations. Begin with a title page. Include a running header, and use proper font and spacing. End with a separate references page. Refer to the Week 1 lecture on avoiding plagiarism for an APA essay template and additional resources.Important Note:Do not do any outside research for this essay. This analysis should be your own insights regarding the poem. If you need help, refer to the sample student paper shared in the lecture on themes, and contact your instructor with questions.