| Introduction |
Effectively introduces the poem and its themes with a clear and engaging thesis statement. |
Introduces the poem and its themes with a clear thesis statement, but lacks engagement. |
Attempts to introduce the poem and its themes, but the thesis statement is unclear or weak. |
Fails to introduce the poem or its themes; lacks a thesis statement. |
| Conclusion |
Provides a strong conclusion that logically follows from and supports the analysis, leaving a lasting impression. |
Provides a conclusion that follows from and supports the analysis, but lacks impact. |
Provides a weak conclusion that does not clearly support the analysis. |
Fails to provide a conclusion or the conclusion does not relate to the analysis. |
| Use of Evidence |
Incorporates specific and relevant evidence from the poem to thoroughly develop the analysis. |
Incorporates relevant evidence from the poem, but lacks thorough development. |
Incorporates some evidence from the poem, but it is either vague or not entirely relevant. |
Fails to incorporate evidence from the poem or uses irrelevant evidence. |
| Commentary |
Provides clear and insightful commentary that effectively explains how the evidence supports the analysis. |
Provides clear commentary that explains how the evidence supports the analysis, but lacks depth. |
Provides some commentary, but it is unclear or does not fully explain how the evidence supports the analysis. |
Fails to provide commentary or the commentary does not relate to the evidence. |
| Analysis of Poetic Elements |
Thoroughly analyzes diction and other poetic elements, clearly explaining how they support the tone and meaning of the poem. |
Analyzes diction and other poetic elements, explaining how they support the tone and meaning, but lacks depth. |
Attempts to analyze diction and poetic elements, but the explanation is unclear or incomplete. |
Fails to analyze diction and poetic elements or the analysis is irrelevant. |
