Poem Analysis of Robert Frost the Road Not Taken Your essay must meet the following formatting and length requirements:
Structured like a formal essay with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
Times New Roman font, 12 pt, double spaced, 1-inch margins all around
Full header at top of the page (Name, Class, Date, Professorís name)
4 full pages minimum
The title should include the name of the poem AND reference the point you plan to make about the poem.
Your essay must also contain the following important elements:
A clear introduction and thesis statement.
Thesis clearly states the point you plan to make about the poem (What is its theme, and which devices do you believe prove this?)
The introduction includes the authorís name and poemís title
Is presented in formal essay style (avoids the use of ìI,î ìme,î etc., and contractions)
Identifies the type of poem (narrative, didactic, etc.), and summarizes its literal meaning (do this in the introduction!)
Discusses at least 3 major devices for literary analysis (lyric devices, tone, mood, imagery/sensory details, symbolism, irony, allusion, personification, simile, metaphor, etc.)
Concludes by clearly stating what the author means to convey through the poem, and how the various elements you discussed combined to make this meaning clear.
Quotes directly from the poem to make points, using proper punctuation (quotation marks, specific line numbers, parenthesis, etc.)
Properly introduces and explains quotes
