Author to Her Book

Prompt Breakdown

• Identify Tone
• Choose One Element of Analysis
• Length
• MLA Format

Choose Tone

• Pick One
• Explain It
• Prove It

Element of Analysis

• Diction
• Imagery
• Details
• Syntax/Sentence Structure

Length/Structure

• Topic Sentence
• 1st Example
• 2nd Example
• 3rd Example
• Conclusion Sentence

MLA Format

• Double Space, 1'' Margins
• Only One Space after Periods
• Tab in for New Paragraphs
• Page Number in the Upper Right
• No Title Page
• Upper Left Corner (double space): Name, Teacher, Class, Date
• Center Your Title

What does the Poem Mean to You?

• Find evidence for your interpritation.
• Find metaphors within the text. What do they mean? Why are they used?
• Historical context. Think about when the poem was written. How does that impact meaning?
• What lines are not clear to you?
• Do you relate to the poem? Why or why not? If so, how?