LA 4 2nd hr. Poetry Homework

Due :Thursday

Read “Reapers” on pg. 941 and the following analysis to practice skills/concepts learned this far:

Directions:  Copy the poem neatly; skip lines. 

1. Write the rhyme scheme.
2. What is the stanza form?  How do you know?
3. Find two examples of alliteration; highlight or underline the sounds.
4. Find two examples of consonance; highlight or underline the sounds.
5. Explain how the poet creates onomatopoeia in the poem.
6. Who or what is the speaker?  Provide support.