How can I better my linguistic analysis in poetry?

Being able to analyse language in English is crucial to getting an A*; poets use every word deliberately. Sounds matter, as most poems are read orally. Every quotation should be followed by an analysis of its language; look for DRAPES:D - Diction: why has the poet chosen these specific words? Why not use a different word? How does the sound or meaning of this specific word add to the overall meaning of the poem? R - Rhyme, Rhythm, Repetition: three ideas you should constantly be looking out for, particularly in unseen poetry. How does the rhyme and rhythm emphasise the meaning of the poem? Is it fast or slow; does it make the reader feel stressed or relaxed - and why is this important? A - Added Information: bring your own knowledge of English Literature and History into the poem; do any specific words or themes remind you of historical events, figures or sayings? Is the poetic style similar to another poet? This might make the poem even more memorable to the reader and help the reader understand the meaning of the poem, by relating it to their knowledge of the real world.P - Placement: where is the word placed in the line - the beginning or the end? Does the sentence flow between two lines (enjambment)? What words precede or succeed a word: is a word surrounded by two of a similar themes? Are the words at the beginning and the end of the line similar or opposite to each other? Words placed close together can emphasises contrast, or similarity, of ideas. And does the poem take an interesting shape - is it long, short, broken up? A lengthy, unbroken poem might represent an unbroken, irrational stream of thought, whilst a broken one might show a stumbling train of ideas.E- Emphasis: Always consider 'how does the poet use these linguistic techniques to emphasise the overall meaning?' How does the sound, style, shape of the poem strengthen its overall meaning?S - Sound: alliteration, long vowel sounds, staccato syllables, hissing noises, sounds with an open mouth. Sound can be used to stress any idea in a poem, to bring any idea to life, and make the reader feel afraid, happy, relaxed, soothed, sad, etc.