TPCASTT
What is TPCASTT?
step by step method used to analyze and understand a poem
the set of rules and the specific way a writer arranges words, phrases, and clauses to form clear sentences
syntax
a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like," "as," or "than" to create a vivid description
simile
a figure of speech that gives human traits, emotions, or actions to non-human things like objects, animals, or ideas
personification
What religious influence does Bradstreet show in her writing?
Puritanism
The poet or speaker's attitude toward the subject or situation
What is tone.
Standard English Syntax
Subject Verb Object (SVO)
a figure of speech that gives human traits, emotions, or actions to non-human things like objects, animals, or ideas
personification
The flowers nodded in agreement with the breeze
personification
What word does Bradstreet use for God's action of Burning her house down
just
the underlying message, central idea or deeper meaning that a poet communicates about life or human nature.
What is theme?
My keys I lost
Is an example of word order?
OSV (object, subject, verb)
the art or practice of using an object, person, situation, or word to represent a larger, deeper idea beyond its literal meaning
symbolism
Which use of diction is better to give the reader a negative feeling kitchen?
"The small kitchen was filled with the ______ of rotting fish."
aroma
stench
smell
stench
to scold mildly to correct or improve , to reprimand
chide
What does each letter stand for in TPCASTT?
Title
Paraphrase
Connotation
Attitude (tone)
Shifts
Title (revised)
Theme
Instead of saying "Luke needs the lightsaber"
Yoda says "The lightsaber, Luke needs"
This is what word order?
Object Subject Verb (OSV)
a detailed comparison between two unlike things that unfolds across multiple sentences, paragraphs, stanzas, or an entire literary work
extended metaphor
Which use of diction is better for the reader to feel a positive towards the character?
"He was a ______ shopper as he went to each store exploring that day."
thrifty
cheap
frugal
thrifty
What poetic device is used in the following lines?
"Thou has an house on high erect,
Framed by that mighty Architect"
metaphor
examining a poem for the meanings behind the literal text (diction, figurative language, sound devices, artistic tools that add to the overall message
what is connotation
"The cat chased the mouse"
Is an example of what word order?
Subject verb object (SVO)
a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
allusion
A storm occurring when there is high emotion or conflict is an example of what?
symbolism
to complain or murmur
repine