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S—Shifts: Describe where the poem appears to shift, either in subject, speaker, or tone. Record each line number where a shift occurs, and then explain what kind of shift is occurring.
T—Title (revisited): Re-examine the title. What does it mean now in the context of the poem? What new meaning or significance can you find in the choice of title?
T—Theme: What do you think is the underlying message about life that is expressed in this poem?
Writing Prompt: Based on your current understanding of the poem, explain how Francis Scott Key uses diction, imagery, syntax, or structure to convey a theme. Be sure to:
• Identify a theme in the poem.
• Provide textual evidence of the poet’s use of diction, imagery, syntax, or structure. • Include commentary explaining how the details in the poem support a theme.
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