ENG 240 Week 2 Reflection on Poetry

Now you get to think about a poem you have read and will reflect critically.

Imagine for this assignment that you are a literary critic and will be published in a leading literary magazine.

Choose one of the poems from this week’s readings.

Write a 350- to 700-word essay that reflects on what you liked about the poem or what drew you to it.

Consider the following areas in your response:

• Identify common elements, structures, forms, and terminology of the poem.
• Describe the use of imagery, symbolism, and figurative language in the writer used.
• Consider also the central idea and the emotional impact.

Format your essay with title page consistent with either MLA or APA guidelines as this is meant as a formal writing assignment for this course.

Submit your assignment.