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17 pages are tagged Explication.
How to prove a reading of a poem: the purpose of an explication and the kinds of evidence it uses.
A list of poems in Perrine's Literature that work well for an explication, with advice on choosing one.
A blank outline for planning an explication: thesis, introduction, topic sentences, and details.
A checklist for taking notes on a poem before writing, using Donne's "The Flea."
A checklist for drafting the explication.
A peer reviewer's checklist for revising an explication for content.
A checklist for revising an explication for grammar, usage, and mechanics.
A checklist for revising an explication for effective expression.
The daily steps for writing an explication of Donne's "The Flea," from the first reading to the final paper.
The grading form for an explication, scored on content, style, and mechanics.
The grading form for a poetry analysis, scored on content, style, and mechanics.
Questions that guide students through the opening sections of Perrine's chapter on writing about literature.