Learning to read and understand poetry is tricky business. Between the tough terminology (eg. synecdoche) and complicated structure, it can sometimes feel impossible to understand what a poet is trying to say. One of the best ways to get a handle on poetry is to read a poem along with a detailed explanation of both what the poem means and how the poet conveys that meaning.

1. Meet the Poet
2. Meet the Poem
3. The Background Behind the Poem
4. Meaning and Themes (the poem's overall message)
5. Poetic Devices (techniques the poet uses to convey that meaning to the reader)

https://literarydevices.ne

https://learn.lexiconic.net/elementsofpoetry.htm

https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/251961