Imagery, Symbolism, and Tone
Literature in English · JC 1 · The Craft of Poetry · 1.º Período

Imagery, Symbolism, and Tone

This topic focuses on the sensory language and symbolic elements that poets employ to evoke emotion. Students will learn to identify and articulate shifts in tone.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE A-Level Literature LO2: Analyze ways in which writers use languageMOE A-Level Literature LO3: Demonstrate understanding of how writers' choices of structure shape meaning

About This Topic

This topic focuses on the sensory language and symbolic elements that poets employ to evoke emotion. Students will learn to identify and articulate shifts in tone.

Key Questions

  1. How do imagery and symbolism construct thematic depth?
  2. In what ways is tone established and shifted within a poem?
  3. How do sensory details evoke specific emotional responses?

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