Example Structural Analysis of a Poem
To analyse poetic structure, think about everything that the writer has done to deliberately create a shape or rhythm to the poem. You can also think about whether it’s a regular or irregular poem, and why.
How to Analyse Poetic Structure
Technically, the ‘structure’ of the poem can include anything that the writer has deliberately done to organise or shape the poem in any way. But it’s also the intention or reason behind the choice that matters most - if you identify a technique without understanding the reason, you won’t be able to analyse it properly.
25 Poetic Devices for IGCSE
When it comes to poetic devices, there’s almost an infinite amount that you could learn - but realistically, for iGCSE poetry, you probably only need to learn a list of the most common 20-25 features. Here’s a good manageable list for you to get used to - bear in mind that it’s better to know 20 devices well, instead of 50 devices in not much depth, because at theend of the day your analysis of HOW and WHY the technique is used counts for a lot more than being able to pick it out.