Poem Analysis

Definition

The process of examining and interpreting various elements within a poem such as theme, tone, imagery, structure, and figurative language in order to gain a deeper understanding of its meaning.

Related terms

Stanza: A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

Meter:

The rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

Rhyme Scheme: The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.