Ways to analyze how a poem’s structure contributes to its meaning include . . . . . . . . . . . :)
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1. Consider the form of the poem (sonnet, villanelle, free verse, etc.) and how this form influences the message or tone of the poem.
2. Examine the rhyme scheme and meter of the poem and determine how they enhance or detract from the overall meaning.
3. Look at the use of stanzas and line breaks to see how they create pauses or shifts in the poem, adding depth to the meaning.
4. Analyze the use of repetition, parallelism, and other rhetorical devices to see how they contribute to the structure and meaning of the poem.
5. Consider the overall structure of the poem (beginning, middle, end) and how it helps to convey the theme or message of the poem.
6. Look at the organization of ideas or images within the poem and how they build upon each other to create meaning.