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Fire and Ice by Robert Frost 
Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To know that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. Step One: Read through the poem a few times. Step Two: Read the title. Does it give you a clue on the meaning of the poem? Step Three: Are there any unfamiliar words? Step Four: Now read the poem aloud, paying very close attention to the punctuation. Step Five: Bringing you back to step four, watch out for punctuation! It has been highlighted for you. Step Six: Attempt to paraphrase Step Seven: Dont confuse the writer of the poem with the speaker. There are different characters other than the poet. Step Eight: Be open to different ideas of the poem. There isnt only one. Step Nine: There are NO useless words. Pay attention to all. Step Ten: There are many approaches. Most may be different than your own. Be OPEN. Now grab a paper and pencil and start analyizing using those simple steps. REMEMBER: There are many interpretations, dont be open to only one. |
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