Haiku Commentary
spring breeze . . . a new nun shivers in the cloister © Marina Balmaceda Paredes We start with a kigo, or seasonal reference. A…
Examples of Poetry Analysis
Poetry is an extremely subtle form of writing, and reviewing poetry requires a deep understanding of the elements that comprise a poem. Read our poetry analysis samples to gain a better understanding of how to write a poetry analysis of your own.
A Poem of Kabir
Kabir, a 15th century saint and poet from India, wrote poems that bashed organized religion and called for divine experience rather than dogma. His poems…
A Poet to His Beloved
“A Poet to His Beloved“ by famed Irish Revival poet William Butler Yeats is a succinct dedication to a lover, but with a bittersweet feel. Employing exacting and…
“The Little Black Boy” by William Blake
The poem under analysis is taken from a compilation of works by William Blake—Songs of Innocence and Experience, and is called The Little Black Boy.…
“The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlowe
The poem under review in this paper is The Passionate Shepherd to His Love, which is a composition by Christopher Marlowe. It uses a pastoral…
Writing a Review Guides
Writing a Book Review
A book review is a type of review that provides a short description of a book and includes the author’s opinion about it. A book…
Writing a Film Review
A film review is a type of review that provides a short description of a film and includes the reviewer’s opinion about it. A film…
Writing an Article Review
The term article review is not always clear to students who are given this assignment. Sometimes even journalists ask for a clarification when they are…
Writing Poetry Analysis
Poetry analysis, also sometimes referred to as a poem review, is a reflection on a poem that involves analyzing the poetic instruments, discussing the language…
Writing a Music Review
Before buying a music group’s album/song on the Internet or in a music shop, you can shape your opinion of it by reading numerous reviews.…
Writing a Play Review
Why would someone need to write a review for a theatrical play? First of all, to inform the potential audience about what they are going…