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The document discusses a strategy for analyzing poems called TP-CASTT. It involves considering the title first, then paraphrasing the poem. The next steps are contemplating connotations beyond the literal meaning, observing attitudes in the speaker and poet, noting any shifts, reexamining the title interpretively, and determining the overall theme. The strategy breaks down analysis into clear sequential steps to help understand the poem on a deeper level.

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Tpcastt Formatted Sleeper of The Valley

The document discusses a strategy for analyzing poems called TP-CASTT. It involves considering the title first, then paraphrasing the poem. The next steps are contemplating connotations beyond the literal meaning, observing attitudes in the speaker and poet, noting any shifts, reexamining the title interpretively, and determining the overall theme. The strategy breaks down analysis into clear sequential steps to help understand the poem on a deeper level.

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Name: __________________________

Block: _____ Date:_____________

Title of Poem:______________________
Author: ______________________

TP-CASTT

Title

A Strategy for Poetry Analysis


Ponder the title before reading the poem.

Paraphrase

Translate the poem into your own words.

Connotation

Contemplate the poem for meaning beyond the literal (Interpretation) Examine the
diction, imagery, symbols, and any other figures of speech that have
connotations/suggestions beyond themselves.

Attitude

Observeboththespeakersandthepoetsattitude(tone,diction,images,mood,etc.).

Shifts

Note shifts in speakers and in attitudes. (Are there changes?)

Title

Examine the title again, this time on an interpretive level.

Theme

Determine what the poet is saying.

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