Literary Analysis
Literary Analysis for “On Leaving” and “On Staying Behind” Due today at 11:59 PM
Instructions In an analysis, we examine the relations between parts and whole to see how something works.
Write a one-page literary analysis of the paired poems “On Leaving I On Staying Behind” in which you discuss how the poet creates meaning. Consider the effects and functions of Garcia’s choices. What is she sa in and doin.? And how is she sa in. and doing these things?
Prepare to write your analysis by closely reading and annotating the poems, noting the poet’s choices about such things as diction, syntax, imagery, tone, figurative language, and any other features of the text you think are important.
You have done this work. Use your Writer’s Craft chart and/or your Say/Mean/Matter/Do chart in your packet. You have already started analyzing, now write a short paper explaining your analysis. Brainstorm on another sheet of paper, but turn your final draft in on Teams.
Write 1-2 pages analyzing Garcia’s paired poems. Focus on how and why our poems were written. What stands out? You cannot write about everything so narrow your focus to one or two things the writer does and why it is effective.
What impact does a particular writing choice have on the reader?
Expand your ideas, dig for deeper meaning.
Make sure you format your page to follow MLA guidelines
Whole page double spaced.
Font should be Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Proper Header with your name, teacher’s name, subject, date .
A centered title .
Left justified text .
