What qualities or emotions does the poem evoke? How does the poem make you feel? What imagery is used? Does the poet use physical imagery or figures of speech, such as metaphors?
How does the sound or language contribute to the poem’s meaning? Does the rhythm affect what the poet is trying to convey? What kinds of words are used? Are there words with double meanings? Does the poem refer to other literary works? For example, is there a Biblical reference or reference to another poem? How […]