In the poem, “Annabel Lee,” Poe uses varied poetic elements to convey a deeper understanding of death. Read the poem carefully, paying particular attention to the intensity of the language and imagery. Then in a well-organized essay, analyze how Poe uses poetic elements to reveal his attitude toward the nature of death.
Your analysis should include the following analytical sections (in addition to the introduction and conclusion):
a. What is the structure of the poem? What is the rhyme scheme, meter, pattern, and punctuation? Use text examples to support your answer.
b. What is the plot summary of the poem? Who is the narrator and what is the story he is relaying? Use text examples to support your explanation.
c. How did Poe use poetic elements to contribute to the meaning of the poem? Choose three devices to analyze from: personification, symbolism, tone, imagery, simile, metaphor, repetition. Use text examples to support your answer.
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