How do I analyse poetry?

At first glance, reading poetry can be daunting and analysing poetry can be difficult, I like to think of a poem as a tight knot, which, as a reader, you have to slowly pick apart and untangle. Below I have listed some simple tactics you can use when you read a poem to help you analyse and most importantly, enjoy poetry.  


 

HO
Answered by Holly O. English Literature tutor

3940 Views

See similar English Literature GCSE tutors

Related English Literature GCSE answers

All answers ▸

I'm really struggling to revise for my English Literature G.C.S.E - do you have any tips?


How can I make sure that my essay is relevant to the question?


What is a caesura in poetry and what effect can it have?


How do I choose a comparison poem for poetry closed reading? (AQA English Literature 2 - Part B)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning