Individual poem analysis

What you'll learn

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   Think of a poem like a secret code. The poet has hidden feelings, images, and sounds in the words.

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   Let's crack open a short poem together. 🕵️

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   Now it's your turn. Here's a short poem: 'The fog comes / on little cat feet.'

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   What feeling does the phrase 'little cat feet' give you about the fog?

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   Great! That's called 'imagery' — words that paint a picture in your mind. Poets use it to make you FEEL something.

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   Read this line: 'The sun is a golden coin dropping into the sea.' 🌅 What image do you see?

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   When you analyse a poem, what should you ALWAYS ask yourself about a word?