Poems1. “The Tide Rises” 1722. “Cross of Snow” 1743. “Eldorado” 281

4. “The Raven” 2745. “Sight in Camp” 3226. “Because I could not” 347

Written Response – each member!

1. An example of a symbol and what it means

2. Identify the rhyme scheme

3. Describe the meter and its relevance to the poem’s theme

4. An example of a simile or metaphor

5. Describe the tone6. Describe the mood

7. An example of a sound device (alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia)

8. Use of imagery (appeal to the 5 senses) – why & what

9. Describe the author’s style10. List what romantic

elements are in the poem (pg 143)

Presentation

• Brief biography of the author- 2 to 3 sentences ONLY

• Dramatic Reading• Paraphrase the poem – tell what it is about• Explain the romantic qualities of the poem• Address 2 of your most significant answers to

your written response• Do a SOAPSTone analysis