Title your paragraph with the title of the poem.
In a well-developed paragraph, explain:
Why are you interested in exploring this poem?
What literary elements (such as imagery, symbolism, metaphor, simile, etc.) do you see the author using in the poem?
What approach might you take in analyzing this poem? Example approaches include a discussion of the poem’s use of imagery, symbolism, theme, or characterization.
What questions do you have for the instructor about the upcoming essay assignment?