Guiding Questions for Poetry Discussion and Written Response

[Pages:1]Guiding Questions for Poetry Discussion and Written Response 1. What do you think to be the focus of the poem? 2. What is the poem's message and purpose? 3. Does the poem contain a sequential progression of ideas? 4. Does the poem follow a specific form structure (haiku, diamante, free verse, etc.)? 5. Does the speaker maintain a consistent voice throughout the piece? 6. How does the poet develop his/her ideas? 7. What specific details and images are included? 8. Can you clearly imagine what the author is saying? 9. Is the language precise and does it establish a mood? 10.How does the poet use sentences and phrases to establish rhythm?

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