Writing Fiction & Poetry : How to Analyze a Poem

Analyzing a poem requires paying attention to the form, if applicable, the story line and how it changes, the language and the word choices. Dissect a piece of poetry, looking especially for change in the character or tone, with tips from a published author and English professor in this free video on writing.

Expert: David M. Harris
Bio: David M. Harris has taught English at Vanderbilt University and elsewhere.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• writing
• education
• writing skills
• creative writing
• fiction
• poetry
• short stories

[NyallNegm2]

This was tremendously useful =D

[zzrovert923zz]

It's Santa Clause!

[mcrockafelladragon]

I love your stache! btw, good video.

[aznboionfya]

your adorable!!!!!:P

[Marsc0met]

Analyzing literature is hard AF! :(

[ThomasBCullen]

to interpret a poem, first, you need to wear a righteous mustache and vivd pink suspenders such as mine

[rosydonut]

I have a English GCSE tomorrow, and this has really helped me.

[MrMusicman1994]

Hey can someone tell me what this poem means

Within the peculiar nature of beast lies love and compassion, but in between those factors lies hatred. In the miseries of the land are regret, lust, agony, and pain. Where the sun never shines and there’s always rain. But if you can find that silver dot in the sky, and bury your hatred and pride, you could be the death of Animosity

please help me out thanks

[IlyaAndAGuitar]

I really like what you said about the "change" in all significant poems. Very useful!

[Torzadio]

Sounds like winnie the pooh x)