Poetic Imagery and Symbolism
Students will explore how poets use vivid imagery and symbolism to convey deeper meanings and evoke emotions.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a recurring image in a poem functions as a symbol.
- Explain how specific imagery evokes a particular mood or feeling.
- Construct a poem using a central symbol to represent an idea.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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