The document provides instructions for writing a critical analysis of a poem or song lyric about love. It instructs the reader to choose a work that speaks to them, closely read and analyze the language, structure, themes, and context of the work. It also prompts considering the perspective of the speaker/narrator, intended audience, and how the work resonates personally. The critical analysis should explore these elements, support analysis with examples, and conclude by considering the work's lasting significance. It will be graded on choice of work, close reading, contextual and speaker analysis, language/structure analysis, audience consideration, personal reflection, concluding thoughts, proofreading, organization, and citations.

1. SONG : Perfect to me by Anne Marie Instructions: First: Choose...
SONG : Perfect to me by Anne Marie
Instructions:
First:
Choose a poem or song lyric about love that speaks to you in some way. It could be a work
that you love or one that you find particularly challenging or confusing.
Read the poem or song lyric closely, paying attention to its language, structure, and themes.
Consider:
Consider the context in which the poem or song lyric was written. What was happening in
the world at the time it was created? How does this context inform the work's themes and
meaning?
Think about the speaker or narrator of the poem or song lyric. What is their perspective on
love? How do they express their feelings and ideas about love?
Analyze the language and structure of the work. How does the poet or songwriter use
words, imagery, and form to convey their ideas about love?
Consider the work's intended audience. Who is the poem or song lyric meant for? How does
the work address its audience?
Reflect on your own feelings and experiences with love. How does the poem or song lyric
resonate with you personally?
The Task:
Write critical analysis of the poem or song lyric, exploring its themes, language, structure,
and context. Be sure to support your analysis with specific examples from the work.
Conclude your analysis by considering the lasting impact or significance of the poem or
song lyric. How does it contribute to our understanding of love?
Proofread your analysis carefully before submitting it.
Ensure that you cite any outside sources using APA 7th edition formatting
Note: Your critical analysis should be minimum 500 words in length.
Rubric:
Criteria Score
Choice of poem or song lyric: /2
Relevant to the assignment
Demonstrates thought and effort in selection
Close reading of the poem or song lyric: /2

2. Demonstrates understanding of language, structure, and themes
Provides specific examples from the work to support analysis
Contextual analysis: /4
Considers the historical and cultural context in which the work was created
Explores how this context shapes the work's themes and meaning
Analysis of speaker or narrator: /4
Identifies and discusses the perspective on love expressed by the speaker
Explores how the speaker conveys their feelings and ideas about love
Analysis of language and structure: /4
Examines how the poet or songwriter uses language and imagery to convey ideas
Analyzes the form and structure of the work and how it contributes to meaning
Consideration of intended audience: /2
Identifies the intended audience of the work
Explores how the work addresses this audience
Personal reflection: /6
Connects the poem or song lyric to personal feelings and experiences with love
Demonstrates a willingness to engage with the work on a personal level
Concluding thoughts: /6
Offers a synthesis of the analysis and considers the lasting impact or significance of the
work
Proofreading: /2
Submits a well-written and error-free analysis
Overall organization and coherence: /8
Develops a clear and logical structure for the analysis
Transitions smoothly between ideas
Maintains focus and coherence throughout the analysis
Citations are complete, error free using APA 7th edition formatting