“The Long Hill” by Sara Teasdale (p324) Read the poem, “The Long ...

Sophomore English: Poetry
Poetry Analysis Practice – Using Book Questions
Name: _______________________
TOGETHER as a class:
“The Long Hill” by Sara Teasdale (p324)
Poet’s Biography: Using your Literature text book, encyclopedia, and/or the internet,
research and write down at least 10 significant facts about the author (e.g. birth/death dates;
country & home-town; other famous works—poems, novels, short stories; significant
accomplishments; family; education; occupations…)
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Read the poem, “The Long Hill”.
What do you notice…
# of lines:
# of stanzas:
Sound Devices:
Figurative Language:
Imagery:
Syntax/Diction:
Symbolism:
How do each/any of these things contribute to the overall meaning,
interpretation and theme of the poem?
Answer the questions in the book. (Verbally)

INDIVIDUALLY or with a partner or group of three:
CHOOSE ONE:
“She Sweeps With Many Colored Brooms” by Emily Dickinson (p318) or
“Once by the Pacific” by Robert Frost (p 410)
Poet’s Biography: Using your Literature text book, encyclopedia, and/or the internet,
research and write down at least 10 significant facts about the author (e.g. birth/death dates;
country & home-town; other famous works—poems, novels, short stories; significant
accomplishments; family; education; occupations…)
1.
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10.
Read the poem. What do you notice…
# of lines:
# of stanzas:
Sound Devices:
Figurative Language:
Imagery:
Syntax/Diction:
Symbolism:
How do each/any of these things contribute to the overall meaning,
interpretation and theme of the poem?
Answer the questions in the book. (Attach notebook paper.)