1. Cornell Notes : Poetry, Part 3, Meaning of Poems
1. How do we determine a the meaning of a particular poem?
Define the following terms:
1) Narrative Poem
2) Chronological Sequence
3) Stated Theme
4) Implied Theme
5) Symbol
6) Lyric Poetry
1. Think about a poem’s sounds, the language it uses, and its form.
1) A poem that tells a story in verse. It has a setting, characters, and a plot.
2) Telling the events in the order they happened.
3) A theme the author expresses directly, through many examples
4) A theme that gradually becomes clear to readers as the poem unfolds
5) An object that represents an idea or a feeling. Examples: dove represents peace; skull & cross = danger/death
6) A brief, often musical expression of the poet’s thoughts and feelings. It uses imagery, similes, & metaphors.