Poem “The Poor Singing Dame”, by Mary Darby Robinson (1758–1800)
OUTLINE:
Paragraph 1: intro
1> Which poem you picked and why
2> Summary of the poem’s content or plot (1–2 sentences)
3> What you will do in this essay (close reading!)
Paragraph 2: techniques
1> Description of lines and stanzas
2> Description of meter with two example lines
2> Description of rhyme scheme with examples
Paragraph 3: tone
1> 5–7 nouns:
2> 5–7 adjectives:
3> 1–2 metaphors or similes
4> From this, generate a description of the mood or town of the poem
Paragraph 4: my respomse
1> Using “I” throughout, respond to any aspect (or aspects) of the poem
Paragraph 5: conclusion
1> State what you have learned about English poetry from doing this close reading
2> What would you say to someone from your home culture if they asked about English poetry?
( MY HOMETOWN IS CHINA)
5–15 direct quotes are required!!!