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TP-CASTT Analysis: Before You Read The Poem

The document provides instructions for performing a TP-CASTT analysis of a poem. It explains that TP-CASTT is a method for gaining a deeper understanding of poetry by following specific steps: T - considering the possible meanings of the title; P - paraphrasing the poem; C - analyzing the connotations of words and literary devices used; A - identifying the speaker's and poet's attitude; S - noting any shifts in the poem; and T - revisiting the title and identifying the overall theme.

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TP-CASTT Analysis: Before You Read The Poem

The document provides instructions for performing a TP-CASTT analysis of a poem. It explains that TP-CASTT is a method for gaining a deeper understanding of poetry by following specific steps: T - considering the possible meanings of the title; P - paraphrasing the poem; C - analyzing the connotations of words and literary devices used; A - identifying the speaker's and poet's attitude; S - noting any shifts in the poem; and T - revisiting the title and identifying the overall theme.

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Name: ______________________________ Period: _____ Date: __________________

Ms. Nims Poetry

TP-CASTT Analysis
TP-CASTT analysis is a method of reading poetry that will help you to get a deeper understanding of a poem. First and foremost, it is a reading process, so you need to follow all the steps in order. Before you read the poem T- TITLE Consider the possible meanings of the title. Keep in mind that a title can have multiple meanings. Write down one or two ideas about what the title suggests. Read the poem, then P PARAPHRASE Divide the poem into sentences according to the punctuation. Put each sentence into your own words. Be sure you know what all the pronouns refer to and what all the words mean. If the poem is in standard English, write a brief summary of the events of the poem. Now, consider C CONNOTATION What do the words the poet uses suggest beyond their dictionary definition, or denotation? What literary devices, such as metaphor, simile, and symbol does the poet use? What is the effect of each of the literary devices? First, identify literary devices metaphors, similes, personification, symbolism, point of view, diction, and sound devices like alliteration, rhythm and rhyme and then explain what the effect of the use of these devices is on the meaning of the poem. For example, if a poet is using a metaphor, what is the overlap between the subject of the metaphor and the object its being compared to? What does the metaphor reveal about the authors tone? A ATTITUDE Also known as tone. What is the speakers attitude? What is the poets? S SHIFTS Where does the poem change? Changes can occur in speaker, attitude, subject, or mood. Look for change words like BUT, YET, HOWEVER, ALTHOUGH, NEVERTHELESS. Look for stanza breaks, changes in speaker, changes in diction. T- TITLE again Reconsider the title. What meaning now seems appropriate? Could the title be ironic? Does the title give you a better idea of the meaning? And finally: T- THEME what is the greater idea being expressed in the poem?

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