5. Read the poem silently and aloud, for meter, rhyme, assonance, consonance and alliteration.
These devices are employed by the poet to extend his/her vocabulary beyond its mere prose limits. Acquaint yourself with the basic poetic patterns as soon as possible. (See previous tab for some good information on these patterns.)
6. Read the poem for the poetic tone.
What is the speaker's/poet's attitude toward her/his subject? Straightforward? Tentative? Ironic? Cynical?
