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Comparative Analysis of Poetic Techniques and Themes in Selected Poems

This analysis delves into the key language, structure, and themes of two selected poems, drawing comparisons throughout. Each paragraph will explore the language used in both poems, highlighting contrasts and similarities in poetic techniques. The structure of the poems will be examined, alongside central themes and ideas. By employing comparative phrases, the analysis will reveal how each poet's presentation of concepts such as nature, death, or aging affects the reader's understanding. The goal is to provide a clear, evaluative understanding of these literary works.

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Comparative Analysis of Poetic Techniques and Themes in Selected Poems

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  1. 10tdpoetry cram

  2. Comparison – section A

  3. Avoid band 4 with comparison throughout 1st paragraph – language in the 1st poem. 2nd paragraph – language in the 2nd poem with comparisons to the first throughout 3rd paragraph – structure in both (compare!) 4th paragraph – themes / ideas in both (compare!) Basically, every point you make should be linked to the other poem with at least a comparative phrase.

  4. Comparative phrases Things are similar: Things are different: Whereas Instead of Alternatively However Unlike On the other hand In contrast • Equally • In the same way • Similarly • Likewise • As with • This is also seen in

  5. Band 5 analysis  Band 6 evaluation Band 5 Band 6 Add evaluation to your analysis: This technique is effective because… This challenges the reader by… This is interesting because… This word is particularly powerful because… Analyse using phrases like: • This suggests… • This makes the reader think… • The word ______ implies… • The technique _____ has the effect of… • This demonstrates… • This reveals…

  6. PLAN IT! • Read the poems with the question in mind: • Pick 1 excellent quote from each to dissect for language – underline this in each poem and note the techniques (easiest: sibilant or plosive?) • Structure? Consider punctuation in the line you’ve chosen (easiest: end-stopped or enjambment?). Arrangement of stanzas? Rhyme scheme? Link to the question • Themes / ideas – which words/techniques reveal this? Link to the question

  7. Plan these: • Compare how poets present ideas about nature in Hour + one other • Compare how poets present ideas about death in To His Coy Mistress + one other • Compare how poets present ideas about getting older in Nettles + one other

  8. Unseen – section B

  9. Band 5 analysis  Band 6 evaluation Band 5 Band 6 Add evaluation to your analysis: This technique is effective because… This challenges the reader by… This is interesting because… This word is particularly powerful because… Analyse using phrases like: • This suggests… • This makes the reader think… • The word ______ implies… • The technique _____ has the effect of… • This demonstrates… • This reveals…

  10. PLAN IT! • Read the poem with the question in mind – you need 3 strong quotes which can be picked apart: start, middle and end • Annotate on the poem – 1. what is the writer’s attitude about the question topic (connotations of words etc) 2. how does the writer reveal this (techniques used + effect) • Annotate all 3 quotes with attitude and techniques, then all you need to do is write it up (remember band 5 analysis, band 6 evaluation)

  11. Plan these: (annotate 3 key quotes) • Read Handbag. What do you think the poet is saying about her mother? How does she present her ideas? • Read Composed upon Westminster Bridge. What are the poet’s feelings about the city? How are these feelings conveyed to the reader? • Read Eating Poetry. What is the poet saying about imagination? How does he present these ideas?

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