Question

part ii: now, apply learning and ideas from \how to read a poem\ as you read and respond to a few poems! \introduction to poetry\ by billy collins or \i dont like poetry\ by joshua seigal after reading the poem once or twice, my initial thoughts are ____ because __. after reading the poem once or twice my initial thoughts are that it is thought - provoking because the language is vivid and make me reflect. my favorite line is \__\ because __. explain! my favorite line is \the whole idea of it makes me feel like im coming down with something\ (from \introduction to poetry\) because it uses a relatable metaphor to express the unease some may feel towards poetry. a part i find confusing is __ because __ i think it might mean __ because __. a notion i have about the poem is __ i think this is interesting because __. a question or wondering i have about the poem is __? something i learned about poetry from reading this poem is ____

Explanation:

This is a worksheet for analyzing poems. For the initial - thoughts section, we note the evocative nature of the language. The favorite - line analysis focuses on the use of metaphor. For the confusing - part, we can identify a line that is hard to understand and make an educated guess about its meaning. Notions can be about themes or structures, questions can be about unclear elements, and something learned can be about poetic devices or the nature of poetry itself.

Answer:

After reading the poem once or twice, my initial thoughts are engaging because the imagery is rich.
My favorite line is "The whole idea of it makes me feel like I'm coming down with something" (from "Introduction to Poetry") because it uses a relatable metaphor to express the unease some may feel towards poetry.
A part I find confusing is "the mouse in the poem's house" because the connection between the mouse and the overall theme seems unclear. I think it might mean the hidden or small elements within poetry because mice are often associated with being hidden and unnoticed.
A notion I have about the poem is that it plays with the reader's expectations. I think this is interesting because it challenges the way we approach and understand poetry.
A question or wondering I have about the poem is why the poet chose such an unusual way to introduce poetry?
Something I learned about poetry from reading this poem is that it can use everyday - life metaphors to convey complex feelings about the art form.