Poetry Review Form Name _____________

Date ______________

Begin by hand writing or typing the poem onto another piece of paper.

Name of poem: ____________________________________________________

Name of poet: _____________________________________________________

Book title and page number (if applicable) ___________________________

Directions: Read the poem over (softly aloud is best) several times as you answer these questions. Refer to your green Poetry Vocabulary Sheet if needed.

1. What sensory images (sights, sounds, smells, touches, tastes) do you get

from the poem?

2. Does it rhyme?

3. What examples of repetition or patterns do you find? Copy two or three of

them here and underline the repetitions. Sounds, words or phrases can be

repeated.

4. What kind of person seems to be speaking in this poem? (Consider age,

male or female, job, attitude, etc.) (Over→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→)

5. List several of the poem’s metaphors or similes.

6. What other poetic devices are used? (Personification, music, alliteration,

(etc.)

7. List some of the strong verbs and other words that support a strong image/

idea.

8. How do the line breaks enhance the poem’s meaning?

9. How many stanzas are in the poem?

10. What is the general idea and mood of this poem?

11. What made you choose this poem? (Explain what you like about this poem).