Poetry Review

“The Road Not Taken” - Robert Frost“All But Blind” - Walter de la Mare

“The Choice” - Dorothy Parker

Vocabulary

» diverged» blunders» smoldering» lilting

Terms

» speaker» tone» paraphrasing» idiom» analogy» rhyme scheme

The Road Not Taken

» What is the poem’s rhyme scheme?» Characterize the speaker’s

personality.» What is the central metaphor in the

poem?» What does “And that has made all the

difference” mean?

All But Blind

» What is the poem’s rhyme scheme?» Characterize the speaker’s personality.» What is significant about the shape of the

poem?» What do the three animals have in common?» Is this a good title for the poem?» How do we know that the animals are all blind?» What does the speaker have in common with

the animals?

The Choice» What is the poem’s rhyme scheme?» Characterize the speaker’s personality.» What is the difference between the gifts that

the suitors offer the speaker? » Analyze the last line of the poem. » What is the speaker's tone? Is she being

serious or facetious? Does she regret her decision, or is she poking fun of her choice?

» Why is the speaker's decision difficult?