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Close Reading of poetry (continued)
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2. Attitude: An author’s attitude in a piece of literature is expressed through its tone. The tone conveys the emotion that a speaker or writer wants to communicate about a subject. It is common for works of literature, including poetry, to involve more than one attitude and/or tone.
What attitudes can you identify in this poem? What evidence helps you identify these attitudes?
3. Theme: A theme in any work of literature can be described as an idea, message, or perspective on the topic that the speaker or writer wants to communicate to the audience.
What possible themes can you identify in this poem? What evidence helps you identify these themes?
Writing Prompt: Based on your current understanding of the poem, explain how Lindsay conveys a theme about Abraham Lincoln. Be sure to
• Identify a theme in the poem.
• Provide textual evidence to support your analysis.
• Include commentary explaining how the details in the poem support a theme.
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