Make a copy of this file. Name it YOUR FIRST NAME LAST INITIAL: Poetry Analysis Essay Planner, and share with Julia.

EX: JEREMIAH B: Poetry Analysis Essay Planner THEN DELETE THIS HEADING.

_ The full text of your poem, including the author

__ The theme you will explore

__ The literary elements you will analyze

__ Your annotated Works Cited, which must include the poem itself and

your secondary source. BE SURE your format is perfect.

__ A thesis statement* – Remember that this must be a response to your

central question, which is “What is the theme of the poem, and how

do the selected elements contribute to an understanding of this

theme?”

*We went over a sample format for the thesis statement in class on Wednesday:

William Meredith uses metaphor and imagery to present the idea that

author literary devices

even though love can be uncertain, we should take the risks needed to sustain a committed relationship.

theme