"Petrarch, Rima 140" is the poem you have been assigned
1) What is the poem about? Theme? Central idea? What is the central situation being described?
2) What’s on the speaker’s mind?
3) How would you describe the poem’s tone? Happy, sad, angry, mournful, etc etc. Justify your answer.
4) What strategies does the poet use to achieve his/her purpose? Pay close attention to words used, images, metaphors, conceits (see handout for definition), and other poetic devices.
5) Is this a good poem? If yes, why? If not, why not?