Poetry analysis word mat

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Poetry analysis word mat
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
English
Resource type
Knowledge organisers
Templates
Genre
Unseen

This helpful poetry analysis word mat can be used with KS3 and KS4 students to develop their confidence when writing about unseen poetry. 

With a list of poetic terms for reference and sentence starters to help them write analytically, there's also a handy poetry analysis acronym to help them to unpick a poem, using SWEETIES as a framework: 

  • Subject
  • Who
  • Explore the language
  • Effects
  • Themes
  • Images
  • Emotions (tone)
  • Structure 

When you are exploring a poem, try to spot some of these techniques and use some of these handy phrases. Remember to explain and explore how techniques are being used by the poet.

Useful terminology:

Onomatopoeia

Assonance

Personification

Punctuation

Enjambment

Symbolism

Figurative language

Emotive vocabulary:

Juxtaposition

Oxymoron

Context

Speaker

Adjectives

Extended metaphor

Pace

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