Write a research essay of no less than 1500 words (about 5 pages-not including the Works Cited Page).

Paragraph 1:5-10 sentences
Introduce the poem and explain its literal meaning
Paragraph 2: 8-15 sentences
Elaborate on the theme mentioned in your thesis statement
Paragraph 3:8-15 sentences
Discuss aspects of the poet’s life, the historical period/social context in which the poem was written, and/or the social/historical context of the events in the poem itself that relate to the poem and/or its themes.
Paragraph 4:8-15 sentences
Discuss the poem’s physical structure
Paragraph 5: 8-15 sentences
Introduce, show, and explain no fewer than five separate uses of poetic/literary devices in the poem
Paragraph 6
(Conclusion): 5-10 sentences
Provide an evaluation of the poem.
The Works Cited Page: Includes bibliographic information for each borrowed source in the essay.

Must be completed in current MLA format.
Current edition of the handbook.

Different bibliographic information required depending upon the type of source.
Current edition of the handbook.