This document provides instructions for a writing assignment analyzing symbolism and imagery in a poem. Students are asked to choose a poem from the list, identify at least two images or symbols, and write a one paragraph analysis of 200-300 words explaining the symbolism or imagery and how it relates to the overall meaning of the poem. The analysis should include an introductory topic sentence, examples and quotes from the poem, and analysis without outside sources.

1. Symbolism and imagery writing assignment. only for quality!
Do not consult any outside sources for this assignmentConsider the poems assigned for this
lesson and choose one that you are interested in or intrigued by. Find at least two
images and/or symbols within the poem. Write a 200-300 word one-paragraph
analysis of the poem’s use of imagery and/or symbolism. Your analysis should include a
topic sentence, examples from the poem, internal citations, and analysis. Do not consult any
outside sources for this assignment, which should be submitted as an attached Word
document in MLA format. Include the name of the poem and poet. Remember that an
analysis of literary elements includes your explaining what they mean and why they are
important. If, for example, you have identified a door as a symbol, be sure to explain how it
is used in the poem, what it symbolizes, and how it relates to the poem’s overall meaning.
Include quotes from the poem, but rely mostly on your own analysis of how and why the
poet used the symbol.Poems: “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke“After a Death” by
Roo Borson“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost “This is Just to Say”
by William Carlos Williams “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” by Adrienne Rich “The Road Not Taken”
by Robert Frost Example: Topic sentence template: “Poem ABC” by Poet Lady uses
_____________ (imagery or symbolism) to convey the ____________ (idea, feeling, or concept) of
_____________.