Now let's see how these terms contribute to a work of literature. Below you'll find both
the text and an audio presentation of a poem and a speech. Speeches can be poetic,
just as poems can sometimes utilize diction that is rather speech-like. Here, you'll be
able to see how effective these elements of poetry work together to create a powerful
piece of literature. Complete the graphic organizer for the poem and an assignment
where you recognize the use of these poetic devices in literature.>
Today, you will focus on dissecting a single poem and some new literary terms it
showcases. Don't forget to put these on your Poetry Graphic Organizer! Later, you will
explore this poem's real-world political connections. Download the literary terms, the
graphic organizer
for this poem
and read the poem. Both items are linked below.
"If" Literary Terms
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"If" by Rudyard Kipling
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Graphic Organizer for "If"
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When you are ready, turn in your graphic organizer for "If" here. Don't confuse your
overall poetry graphic organizer here.
You are only turning in the Graphic Organizer
for "If".
