Poetry analysis

Choose one of the poems we’ve discussed in our unit on poetry and write a 3-5 page essay (in MLA format) in which you carefully analyze (explicate) the sense, sound, and structure of the work in order to provide a clear and insightful interpretation of the argument being made about society, humanity, and/or life. In essence, this means you will need to identify WHAT the poem is about, HOW the poet conveys that topic or argument, and WHY the poet presents the argument in that way or for a certain purpose or impact.
Evaluate “Flower Feet” OR another poem of your choosing that features women’s issues, and consider the way the poet approaches the themes of women’s roles, freedom and oppression. Who is the speaker? What tone does the speaker use? What argument is being made about the subject or issue? What conclusion can you draw?
A strong essay will:
Open with a well-developed introduction inspired by the poem, secondary resources (biography, etc.) and class discussion, which clearly introduces the poet and poem title.
Provide a focused thesis statement that clearly addresses the task and states your argument about the meaning in your chosen poem and offers how this message is revealed.
Categorize the information above to group your ideas.
Use clear topic sentences that offer a critical comment focused on the poetic elements and not just plot points.
Provide and correctly introduce and integrate textual evidence, in the form of quotes and paraphrasing, into your writing to support your points.
Be well-organized to lead your reader and build your argument.
Explain your inferences. In other words, use close-reading analysis (and explication) to tell the reader what the quotes or examples “mean.”
Conclude by offering new insight into the poem or issues for your reader. This is a place to explore personal, cultural, social and universal issues or themes (the bigger picture).
Use MLA format including in-text citation and a Works Cited page.
Provide a Cover Letter which discusses your writing process (the difficulties and successes)
and anything you have learned from the comments on your previous assignments.

Have the citation from both poetry and Griffith!!!
NEED OUTLINE ON NOVEMBER 1TH!!!