Poetry is a compact language that expresses complex feelings. To understand the multiple meanings of a poem, readers must examine its words and phrasing from the perspectives of rhythm, sound, images, obvious meaning, and implied meaning. A good beginning involves asking questions that apply to most poetry.
1. Who is the speaker?
2. What situation is presented?
3. What is the tone? (formal/informal)
4. Who or what is the audience?
5. Identify the metaphors?
6. What circumstances gave rise to the poem?
7. What does the title suggest?
8. What is the poem about?
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