An interpretation essay about the poem ” The Glass by Sharon Olds”.
Description: An interpretation essay about the poem ” The Glass by Sharon Olds” ,Poems work on two levels: the literal and the figurative. The literal meaning is what is being said at face value. The figurative meaning is the metaphorical meaning of the work. Various literary devices all contribute to the figurative meaning, such as metaphor, simile, imagery, etc. Think about what is meant by the poem. What is the speaker of the poem expressing? How is the author expressing this? Your job is not not only look at WHAT the author is saying, but also HOW the author is saying it. Using a poem, argue an original thesis that shows your interpretation of the piece of literature. Research should support your points but should not be your points. Requirements The following is a list of what you will need to have in your paper in order to receive an A(along with the criteria on your syllabus). Your essay should: Be approximately 2-4 pages in length. Any paper less than two FULL pages will not receive a passing grade! Be written in third person objective. Be properly formatted, cited, and documented using MLA conventions. This includes in-text citations! No citations=plagiarism!!! All grammar and spelling errors should be fixed by your final draft. Unedited essays will not receive a passing grade! Apply the corrections you learned from your workshop to your final draft. Have a clear thesis and strong supporting evidence. Use a minimum of 3 sources. Sources may be in print or come from the MDC databases(JSTOR). You can use Google, but make sure the source is reliable! Google scholar is also an option. Any claim you make should be supported either with evidence from the text of the poem(lines should be cited), and/or backed up by a secondary source. The body of your paper must follow the order of your thesis statement. Your paper must look at not only WHAT the author is saying, but HOW the author is saying it. This will be the focus of your thesis statement. This paper must discuss the figurative meaning of the poem, as well as the technical aspects that add to the figurative meaning. For example, is it the form of the poem that adds to the meaning? Is there a certain type of imagery or metaphor throughout the poem(such as metaphors/imagery with household objects, nature, etc.)? Your conclusion should restate your strongest points, and the significance they add to your paper. The “So What?” question should be in mind throughout your paper.
An interpretation essay about the poem ” The Glass by Sharon Olds”