1. Instructions: First: Choose a poem or song lyric about love...
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.
Submit to Blackboard as a PDF or Word Doc ONLY by February 9/23, at 11:59 p.m.
Note: Your critical analysis should be minimum 550 IN words in length.
