Tpcast analysis
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This document outlines the TP-CASTT method for analyzing poems, which examines the Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude/Tone, Shifts, and Theme of a poem. It breaks the analysis into these six categories, providing prompts to consider the literal and deeper meanings through studying the title, paraphrasing content, identifying figurative language, noting tone and attitude, observing shifts, and determining themes.
Tpcast analysis
- 1. TP-CASTT Poetry Analysis TITLE: Consider the title and make a prediction about what the poem is about. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ PARAPHRASE: Translate the poem line by line into your own words on a literal level. Look for complete thoughts (sentences may be inverted) and look up unfamiliar words. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNOTATION: Examine the poem for meaning beyond the literal. Look for figurative language, imag-ery, and sound elements. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ATTITUDE/TONE: Notice the speaker’s tone and attitude. Humor? Sarcasm? Awe? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SHIFTS: Note any shifts or changes in speaker or attitude. Look for key words, time change, punctuation. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ TITLE: Examine the title again, this time on an interpretive level. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ THEME: Briefly state in your own words what the poem is about (subject), then what the poet is saying about the subject (theme).