Close analysis in poetry: for students and writers

From 22 £ /h

Close analysis is something you will need whether you are taking English literature exams or whether you are thinking of writing your own poems. It always helps to know how to analyse one first. In this class, you will learn key tips on how to improve your close analysis, specifically working on spotting and defining literary devices while also making links to how they function. Focusing on the structure, tone, and narrative voice, you will learn how to dissect a poem, speak about it, or write about it, effectively adding a new layer to your argument. It will be an accessible and concrete way to address these abstract concepts of literature, helping you further your knowledge in the world of poetry.

Extra information

Bring a laptop or pen and paper to make notes the poems will be sent

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Around London, United Kingdom

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Children (7-12 years old)

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30 minutes

45 minutes

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English

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Literature

Poetry

Writing

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