Analysing Poetry Using the S.W.I.F.T method
Structure
Word Choice
How is the poem structured?
(What specific words does the poet
use to elicit emotion?)
LinesStanzas Rhyme Scheme -
Imagery
Figurative Language
Draw your attention towards sensory
(Find it, identify it, explain why the
language to arrive at the image/s.
language is figurative)
(Describe the image that comes to mind
or the one that the poet creates)
Theme and Tone
Tone: What is the attitude of the poet towards the subject?
Theme: What is the universal message of the poem?