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TPCASTT�Analysis

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Title

  • Think about the title before reading the poem

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Paraphrase

  • Rewrite the poem into your own words

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Connotation

  • Think about the poem for meaning beyond the literal – or basic understanding

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Attitude

  • Observe both the speaker’s and the poet’s attitude (tone).

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Shifts

  • Note shifts in speakers and in attitudes. (Does the tone change slightly – does the speaker gain a different perspective / opinion during the poem?)

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Title

  • Examine the title again, this time on an interpretive level (based on your reading and understanding of the poem).

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Theme

  • Determine what the poet is REALLY saying – discover the THEME.