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Responding to poetry – WJECOverview

Writing your response to a poem, or making comparisons between two poems, takes careful planning. These tips show you how to analyse exam questions, structure essays and write in an appropriate style.

Part of English LiteratureWriting and analysing poetry

Overview

Four readers reading the same book of poetry

Different people will respond to poetry in different ways. You may be asked to write an essay outlining your personal response to, and understanding of, a poem. Sometimes you will be asked to compare one poem with another. Both involve giving a personal response and offering . Although, there are many different ways you can respond to poetry, there are some simple steps you can follow.

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