Identifying Poetic Devices
Worksheet Description
This worksheet is designed to help students develop their skills in identifying the literary devices used in poetry. Students are given a poem to read and analyze, and they will answer questions that will test their understanding of the poem’s meaning, themes, and poetic devices used.
After completing this worksheet, students should be able to:
- Discuss what the poem is all about, its literary meaning, the story it conveys and the emotions it wishes to evoke;
- Determine the various poetic devices used in the poem such as metaphors, similes, personification, rhyme scheme, symbolism, imagery, and such;
- And understand the purpose of poetic devices.
This worksheet is an excellent tool in helping students to develop their literary analysis skills and to encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation of poetry. By honing their ability to identify poetic devices, students will be better equipped to understand and appreciate the power of poetic language.