In this interactive lesson, discover how literary techniques like figurative language, imagery, and symbolism contribute to the overall meaning of a poem. Explore how a poet establishes and builds on a theme. Learn how to tell the difference between tone and mood. Through a close reading of Maya Angelou’s famous poem “Caged Bird” (1983), practice unpacking the language of poetry while learning about some of the various tools a writer can utilize when writing a poem. This is a student-directed lesson to be completed online. Students need to be signed into their own account in order to save their work in the lesson.
Elements of Poetry
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Resource Link: https://lpb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ang17.ela.poetry/elements-of-poetry/