Poem Comparison Analysis

Comparative paragraph analysis between the two said poems. No longer than 400 words. No references, only analysis. ONE PARAGRAPH, NO INTRODUCTION OR CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH. Task Description Write a detailed comparative analysis of each pair. Each analysis should be no longer than 400 words. Make sure you consider: • The form of the poems • The speaker (persona) of the poem • The subject matter/topic • The main themes or concerns • The tone of each poem • The poetic techniques and language devices used to convey the central ideas/themes • The similarities AND differences Be careful to: • Address the central idea/overall theme of each poem in your opening sentence, including the title of the poem and the name of the poet. • Move logically from one idea to the next. • Weave your discussion of the poems throughout your paragraph, moving fluently between texts, rather than discussing the poems sequentially. • Use appropriate academic and literary language • Refer to, and explore, a range of poetic techniques and language devices used by the poets. • Use evidence and quotations to support your claims. • Conclude your paragraph/discussion. • Put titles of poems in quotation marks. Teacher: Some ideas for comparison: When considering the poems, some questions you might ask: •    What kind of conflict does this poem focus on? Is it about terrorism, civil war, or conflict between cultures in one geographical location? Is it about the aftermath of world war? Is it about the effects of war on countries / individuals / loved ones? •    From what perspective is it written? Is the perspective first person, second person or third person address? Is there a persona and, if so, are they a participant, an observer, a victim? Is the poem written after / before / during the conflict? Is it set in the present, the past, or a future time? •    How does the poet explore conflict? What does the poem tell us or suggest about conflict? Does it bring alive the experience of battle, or make us think about the pain of losing a loved one in war, or is it about the barbarity and senselessness of war? •    Why has the poet written this poem? What feelings, attitudes and/or ideas is the poet considering through his or her presentation of conflict? What is the mood – is it angry / reflective / saddened / quizzical? •    How has the poet communicated his or her ideas? What aspects of language, structure and/or form are particularly significant in this poem? What literary techniques is the poet using to achieve their effects? Can compare: ‘Mametz Wood’ and ‘Futility’ – both explore World War I and loss, soldiers and death

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