A Closer Look: Understanding Themes in Poetry

Practice identifying themes in poetry and how they're conveyed to readers. In this interactive tutorial, you'll practice identifying the examples of imagery and diction within several classic poems. These include "The Guest House" by Rumi, "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, and "Take Home a Smile" by Edgar Guest. You'll examine how authors use both imagery and diction to help express their intended theme.
Resource ID#: 129809 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 25 Minute(s)
Keywords: theme, poetry, poems, diction, imagery, Robert Frost, English Language Arts, Rumi, Edgar Guest, Take Home a Smile, The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost, ELA, Language Arts, elearning, e-learning, The Guest House
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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