Copy of Poetry - Creating a Thesis PDF

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This is not for college students mainly freshmen in Hight, to be honest, I uploaded it because I didn't want to pay for premiums. Sorry if you thought this could help. But if it does I'm glad....

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Creating a Thesis Poetry Argument Common Task Prompt: Write an explanation of how an author develops a particular argument within a fictional text, followed by a response to that argument. What is a thesis statement? ● A thesis statement is a one sentence statement that expresses the position of your paper. ● More than that, it also narrows the topic of your argument, establishes a direction your writing will follow, and takes a solid position. ● The thesis statement is composed of two parts: the claim (poet’s argument) and the “how” (elements that reveal the argument). ● Your thesis will always be stated at the end of your first paragraph (the introduction). What are some elements that can reveal the poet’s argument in a poem? Tone

Mood

Imagery

Literary Devices (simile, metaphors, etc.)

Rhyme, Rhythm, Meter

Poem Structure (line breaks, etc.)

Thesis Statement Formula “Poem title” + poet’s name + poem’s argument + elements that reveal the argument Example: “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou argues that true beauty lies within a woman through the narrator’s confident tone and use of metaphors.

Your Turn! (Select one of the poems from the Poetry Analysis Playlist assignment) “Poem title” + poet’s name + poem’s argument + elements that reveal the argument “Stil I rise” by Maya Angelou argues that when having your own inner strength, no one can tell you your limits of what you can and can’t do, through the narrator’s unique metaphors and clear, fluent dialogue.

Select one of the poems from the Poetry Analysis Playlist...