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In this lesson, you'll examine how a strong central image can symbolize a poem's most powerful message.

Objectives

Students will:

  1. Interpret the symbolism in a contemporary poem.
  2. Identify and analyze the use of alliteration and assonance in a poem.
  3. Analyze the figurative language in a poem.

Skills Needed

Students must be able to:

  1. Identify examples of symbolism, figurative language, and sound effects in a free verse poem.