Poetic Analysis

Question 1

Is the poetic device enjambment in this poem?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 2

The Author writes "To fix his wretched state." Which word makes the sentence quite precise, describing his face.

Accepted Answer

Wretched

Question 3

The story's main idea is that the main character wears an emotional mask. Which words help identify the main idea?

Accepted Answer

You'd never guess/ you wouldn't know, Alone/ tired/ breaking, Filters/edit/posed, Smiley

Question 4

Is there always punctuation at the end of a line or is there enjambment?

Accepted Answer

The poem has enjambment.

Question 5

What is the moral to the poem?

Accepted Answer

Showing pressure to conform to be a certain way.

Question 6

Is the poem split into Stanzas, if so how many?

Accepted Answer

32

Question 7

What was the viewpoint of the parents about the boy?

Accepted Answer

Only his achievements, appearance and positive behaviour was important., They were detached and possibly unaware of what their son was truly feeling

Question 8

How does the Author, Doug Macleod use imagery?

Accepted Answer

The imagery is used to paint the picture of the boy's life., Imagery is used to show the child's emotions.

Question 9

When is the poem set?

Accepted Answer

Present

Question 10

What is the meaning of "hypnotist"?

Accepted Answer

Someone who put other people into a state of hypnosis.

Question 11

Has repetition been used in the poem?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 12

How would you describe the rhythm of the poem?

Accepted Answer

It has an irregular beat.

Question 13

What is the SMILE method when analysing poetry?

Accepted Answer

Structure, Meaning, Imagery, Language, Effect

Question 14

Does the Author Doug Macleod use metaphors in the poem?

Accepted Answer

Yes- He compares emotional states.

Question 15

How does the tone of the poem change over time?

Accepted Answer

From light and observant to serious and empathetic.

Question 16

Within each stanza there are groups of lines. What is the name of the groups of lines in "Smiley"?

Accepted Answer

Quadtrain

Question 17

What recognizable form is the poem in?

Accepted Answer

A Free verse, A Narrative

Question 18

Why did the author call the poem "Smiley"?

Accepted Answer

Its about identity and authenticity, people smile to hide pain or confusion

Question 19

What is the mood of the poem?

Accepted Answer

Reflective, Thought Provoking

Question 20

What is the reader supposed to think or learn by the end of the poem?

Accepted Answer

It is important to be you, who chooses to smile and when to be sad.

Question 21

What symbolism has been used in the poem?

Accepted Answer

The boy is a symbol for people who present themselves as happy versions

Question 22

What characteristics of Poetry will you find in the poem "Smiley"?

Accepted Answer

rhyme, meter, stanza, sound

Question 23

What would be another word that you could replace 'scowling' for in the first stanza?

Accepted Answer

Growling

Question 24

What tone does the author use?

Accepted Answer

Humour, Empathetic

Question 25

What happens in the poem?

Accepted Answer

The boy was hypnotised to smile he unhypontised himself by saying "Yay Boo"

Question 26

Is the poem a story, a memory or a small moment in time?

Accepted Answer

Narrative.

Poetic Analysis

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