The document provides guidance for writing PEEL paragraphs to analyze poems. It explains that a PEEL paragraph should: 1) Make a clear point answering the question. 2) Include an appropriate quote from the poem as evidence. 3) Fully explain the point and how the evidence supports it, focusing on language and poetic techniques used.

1. PerfectPEELParagraphs
Point Evidence Explanation Language
Make a clearpoint which
answersthe question.
Include an appropriate
line fromthe poemas
evidence.
Fullyexplain your point
andHOW the evidence
selectedsupports your
point.
Poetictechniquesused?
Why isthistechnique
effective? Focuson
language (specific words)
Remember:
- Linkback to theoriginal point in yourexplanation.
- Showpersonal engagement withthe poem!
- Provide an alternativeinterpretation.
Usefulsentencestarters:
The poet usesa metaphor because…. / Forexample…. / Thisisshown in the followingquote….
The poet uses personification,forexample… The impact on us,the readers,is….
The word‘merciless’ isparticularlyimportant asit implies… / Anotherexample of this…
Thisgraphicimageryisextremelyeffective as…. / Thisisparticularlyeffective because….
Use connectives between your
PEEL Paragraphs.
In addition, Similarly, Furthermore

2. Ultimately,the examples/techniquescombine to …. / Thisfurtherreinforcesthe poetsview…
The poet states/suggeststhat…./ Personally,I findthis…../ Thisimplies/conveys/illustrates
An alternative interpretation couldbe…. / The poet encouragesthe readerto contemplate…
When the poem waswritten….(context) / The connotations of thisimage/wordare…