Original PromptPower point on test taking strategies when it comes to figurative language and poetry
This learning resource focuses on helping students decode and analyze poetry, particularly in the context of standardized tests. It provides essential materials such as definitions of key literary devices—irony, personification, and extended metaphors—to aid understanding. The resource outlines a two-pass reading strategy: the first pass for grasping the general meaning and tone, and the second for in-depth analysis of figurative language and meaning connections. It includes practice exercises aimed at identifying irony and personification, along with the 'So What?' test for understanding extended metaphors. Students are also encouraged to annotate texts, eliminate distractors in multiple-choice questions, and reflect on their strategies for approaching complex poetry in assessments.