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• 0:00

  Introduction to Theme and Thesis

• 1:02

  Analyzing Text for Theme

• 2:05

  Defining Theme

• 3:06

  What Theme Is Not

• 4:09

  Theme or Not Game

• 5:42

  Evaluating Theme Examples

• 7:17

  Light Versus Dark Analysis

• 8:51

  Identifying Literary Devices

• 9:54

  Conflict and Symbols

• 10:58

  Introducing Blackberry Picking Poem

• 12:33

  Reading the Poem

• 14:07

  Annotating the Poem

• 15:38

  Discussing Poem Annotations

• 17:09

  Repetition and Sounds

• 19:16

  Rhyme and Finality

• 20:53

  Seasonal Symbolism

• 22:27

  Speaker's Experience

• 24:35

  Imagery of Rot and Disappointment

• 26:13

  Youth and Maturity in Poem

• 28:18

  Thematic Statement Template

• 30:21

  Choosing Abstract Topic

• 32:31

  Crafting Theme Statement

• 34:39

  Theme vs Thesis Differences

• 36:13

  Thesis as Prompt Response

• 38:51

  Qualifiers in Themes

• 40:58

  Preparing Expectations

• 42:32

  Poem Prompt Analysis

• 44:10

  Building a Thesis

• 46:19

  Defending Thesis Arguments

• 48:27

  Quality Over Quantity in Analysis

• 49:59

  Wrap Up and Thanks